Masked Bandit
By
John I. Blair
Here comes the cheeky thief,
Not sure he’s brave enough.
Hungry, masked,
He rushes up to grab,
Trusting speed and greed
To clear his path.
The feral cats don’t fear this brat,
Aware it’s all an act
And there’s food enough for everyone.
His manner’s almost cute,
Darting back and forth
While they wait and watch,
Wishing he would go ahead and eat,
Wishing that he would not soil the water bowl.
©2025 John I. Blair
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