Ode to Spot

Felis Catusis your taxonomic nomenclature

An endothermic quadruped

carniverous by nature

Your visual, olfactory,

and auditory senses

Contribute to your hunting skills

and natural defenses.

I find myself intrigued

by your sub-vocal oscillations

A singular development

of cat communications

That obviates your

basic hedonistic predilection

For a rhythmic stroking of your fur

to demonstrate affection.

A tail is quite essential

for your acrobatic talents

You would not be so agile

if you lacked its counterbalance

And when not being utilized

to aid in locomotion

It often serves to illustrate

the state of your emotion

Oh Spot,

e complex levels of behavior you display

Denote a fairly well developed cognitive array

And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend

I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.