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January 15th, 2026
by Cheryl Vaughan
My cat marks the hours
and the years between
she follows the sun in winter,
and her fur falls apart like a sheep
My leaving and returning
her long configuration
significant as mine
consolidation
a waiting to be found
That hour of spinning
wild chatter at birds near her ear
shiver in her skin
excited
I thought she could die
My long absence
when she lost all her fur
the years for its return
a small reminder, still
and that she hides no more
The moment that she tapped
my face
all seeking eyes
a moth's wing on my cheek
Orion leaping over the moon
Her run with purpose
unanimous voice
and spring
marking all
About the Poet
Cheryl Vaughan resides in Rockhamption, Queensland, Australia.
Read the poet's biography and Wax Poetry and Art publications
on Cheryl Vaughan's Artist Page.
This poem is included in Poetry World #14, published in the Wax Poetry and Art Library.
Keywords: animals, animal bonding, time
Previously published in Angela Poetry Magazine:
feeding frenzy
by Joseph A. Farina
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