Arabella TippiToes

Arabella TippiToes,

Tabby cat with silver toes,

Bright green eyes and tiny nose,

What do you do all day?

Long gray whiskers, sharpest teeth,

Silent, padded little feet,

In the hallway when we meet,

You smile and walk on by.

When sofa bound, book on my knees,

You leap with great alacrity,

Front legs outstretched to land on me.

I hold you close, my friend.