Perched upon my shoulder
there she stands
in all her furry glory.

Beautiful eyes shine
with a mischievous glint
she butts her head against mine.
Seeking the attention she feels
I have withheld.

If that doesn’t work
she will paw at my hair
determined that I will indeed
show her
the affection she craves.

When I get angry,
eyes flashing a warning
my body tenses
she rubs her head against mine.

Meow!

No longer can I deny
her my attention.
I stroke her fur,
black and white
it gleams.

The look in her eyes at that moment
proves to me
that loving a cat,
no matter the annoyance
is worth it.

She brings a smile to my face
whenever I am down
never really looking
for anything in return.

My kitty loves me.
All I can do is return the favor
the only way I know how.

A kiss to her silky nose.
The brush of my hand
against her fur.
The gentle sound of my voice
as I call her name.

Shitty Kitty!

All these things
let her know,
I love her too.