Black and White Uncompromisingly in Every Attitude

For Prospero the world is black and white.

It’s true he’s got green eyes—though, yes, pink nose

And paw pads—and he wears fluorescent bright

Green lights to warn birds that his stalking pose

Looms close to them.  But he is white and black

To all intents and purposes.  His love

Is eating, eating, eating.  There’s no slack

In him on that account.  His food’s above

All other matters.  Even though he dotes

On hunting, that could be construed to be

About his belly, too.  Lamb strikes the notes

He loves, and duck and fish a symphony!

..You put his food favorite down .  He’s in bliss—

….But don’t step near him.  He will growl and hiss.

by phillipw | Mar 12, 2020 | CA, KI | 1 comment