Difference

Ah, cats. This is the first time the kitten has been without familiar human company for any stretch of time. The older cat knows "all will be well." He sleeps and eats until the next person arrives at the front door. He knows that person will adore him.

The kitten

Has just figured

She was abandoned

For two weeks.

She spent

The last two days

In cuddle mode.

Now

Out come the claws.

Now she races

Through the house,

Up and down

The stairs.

The older cat

Takes it

As it comes.

Food and water,

The occasional lap.

He sheds on

On whomever

Will allow him

A lap.

He craves attention

From whomever

Walks through

The front door.