The doors will open
If you remain persistent
and scratch enough.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
Sometimes, you’ll be moved
to interrupt their slumber.
Let them sleep, my pet.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
Sometimes, you need change.
Avoid the usual.
Escape yourself and explore.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
Don’t forgot to stand up and st-t-t-t-r-r-r-r-r-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-tch everything once in a while. Feels good, doesn’t it, my pet?
A Writing Cat’s Advice
Humans like to play,
my pet, because they are bored.
Indulge them and play.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
You’re their muse, my pet.
Just being present helps them
by calming and inspiring them.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
If you stay still and watch carefully, my pet, you’ll see things that others will never know.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
Never under-estimate the power of good grooming, my pet.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
When you feel trapped, claw your way out, my pet. Do not surrender.
A Writing Cat’s Advice
The first bite is with the nose. Sniff first, and then eat, my pet. Trust your nose.
Michael Seidel, writer 