The cats are on the roam
\ninside their kitty dome,
\nwith bed, bored, string and boxes
\nthey create their self-styled home,
\nwhere outside view’s\u00a0essential
\nand proximity to heat.
\nWhen they think residential,
\neverything outside is meat.
\nTheir habits must define their day.
\nOf course they need their sleep.
\nThey check the cracks and pray for prey.
\nWhat’s thrown away they’ll keep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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