February 29, 2012

An extra day to

blow, so why not stay up late?

Leap year reflections.

February 28, 2012

Wind whipping my coat

away from me, chilling through.

Icy blast from north.

February 27, 2012

Cat with feather toy,

eyes dilated, teeth, tail flicks.

Ready for the kill.

February 26, 2012

Wee scurrying rat,

trapped betwixt cat’s teeth, squealing.

Then running free more.

February 25, 2012

Crushed garlic, cumin,

olive oil, cilantro, lime,

ripe avocados.

February 24, 2012

The cat is kneading

the blanket next me, purring.

Content, happy cat.

February 23, 2012

Cat meows loudly

to wake me from my slumber.

I want attention.

February 22, 2012

Cat with paw outstretched

sitting on Bill’s lap, sleeping.

Looks like a leopard.

February 21, 2012

Memories of the

day you were born years ago.

Happy birthday, Sis.

February 20, 2012

Pacing cat hears a

noise in the wall, what is it?

He’s in hunting mode.

February 19, 2012

Disgruntled cat wants

to return to his soft perch.

Mom shouldn’t clean it.

February 18, 2012

Cat hiding behind

green Christmas cactus branches.

I see your green eyes.

February 17, 2012

Rain pattering on

the windows, keeping me in.

I want to stay warm.

February 16, 2012

Five point buck on hill

staring down at me, chewing.

Watching, waiting, there.

February 15, 2012

Packing boxes of

books, dusting shelves, slow progress.

Moving is hard work.

February 14, 2012

For my Valentine.

He knows who he is, my love,

true love, my mate, him.

February 13, 2012

Why do dishes pile

up so fast, high around here?

Need a dishwasher.

February 12, 2012

It’s raining again,

clouds sucking the light from me.

Soul slowly withers.

February 11, 2012

Late afternoon light

peaks shyly through the grey clouds.

But still the birds sing.

February 10, 2012

Distant birds’ songs drift

through my open window and

lift my winter mood.

February 9, 2012

Foggy windows block

my view of the cloudy day.

It doesn’t matter.

February 8, 2012

Beautiful bird songs

joyful in the bright sunlight.

Birds seeking spring mates.

February 7, 2012

Sitting in the dark

even though it’s daytime, light.

Dark, dank basement suite.

February 6, 2012

Awakening to

warmth and kitty’s paw stretching.

Morning sleepy bliss.

February 5, 2012

Indignant cat hates

eye drops put into his eyes.

It’s for your own good.

February 4, 2012

Mt. Baker shines so

brightly in the morning sun.

Seems closer than far.

February 3, 2012

Cat on back of couch,

paws catch heater warmth rising.

Cats are heat magnets.

February 2, 2012

Brazen cat rolling

on the road, in front of car.

It’s cat’s turf, not mine.

February 1, 2012

Sun shining on white

caps off Clover Point, restless.

Birds playing in wind.