Terrorists Domesticus

Feb 16, 2021

A poem by Beverly Stock.

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Cute and furry third-stone bomb,

Born with unyielding gritty,

Racing wildly, with aplomb,

Domesticated kitty.

Caution, please, if bombs are young,

If cuddly, be cautious,

Flexing claws is fun for some.

Claw marks can make one nauseous.

Don't faint if you start bleeding,

On your limbs from claw attacks,

They’ll stop and then start kneading,

Fall sound asleep, heads rolled back.

Felis Cat Domesticus,

Like a frantic little gnat.

Small and crazy lunatics,

Skilled in hand-to-paw combat.

Beverly Stock is an American poet who delights in creating poetry that asks big questions about small moments, and inspires readers to revisit the little memories we so often overlook. Her work has been published by The Society of Classical Poets, The Chained Muse, Persimmon Tree, and LightenUp-Online, in the UK. Visit BeverlyStockPoetry.com and BeverlyStockPoetry on Facebook.