Cat as Planet

Every living thing is a mirror to the whole

Cat as Planet
In memory of Cody, RIP

Cat settles on a couch back
     opens and closes his eyes
     as though savoring a flavor made of sunlight 
     seasoned with time.

Cat has eaten and is not hungry
    has used the box, does not need to go
    has slept, does not need to sleep
    is curious but does not need to explore.

All those things are necessary
   but not the reason.
   The reason is equilibrium
  
around which Cat curls 
    his intricate paws 
    and purrs.