My Family, Mr. Bob-cat

I had a Bob-cat in my backyard;

I knew it had come to meet me.

I smiled, because Bob-cat had come to see Me!!!

Just like the snake had, 

just like the rabbits and Squirrels have;

so, a few others will.

It ate our pet Lizard, it ate some of my herbs,

It drank some water and it chased some birds;

It behaved just like my own family would.

Then it lay down on the patio

and I watched it in curious wonder;

As our eyes met and our spirits hugged.

As I gazed into its eyes, and I adored him, quietly;

Our souls were united and it felt like
He was a part of me; my very own Family.

I loved its beauty, I loved its power;

I loved its wildness, and at that moment, 

I wished I could be like Jane, the Tarzan wonder.

I wanted its spirit to flow through me;

And, for a moment, I felt like it did;

As I gazed into his eyes, and he gazed back into mine.

It stayed a little longer, And then, it went away.

I'd wish it back, but I don't like 

to see the birds run scared.

So, I just rejoice in the memory of the moment

When our eyes met and our spirits touched;

And our Souls danced, the infinity dance, in a land far away.

_  Ranjana Paul

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