A Shot of Mist

PROLOGUE

"Do you love me" she asked
"Yes, but it's my kind of love"
"And what's that?"
"I don't know what's that but I know what it isn't"
"Okay, and..."
"It's not your kind of love"
"Sounds like a 'NO' to me"
"I know"
"That's rude"
"Love is in the actions"
"Why not in words then?"
"Because it's my kind of love"
"You're just playing with words, and me"
"I'm not. I love you"
"Just like that! No feelings, nothing?"
"Well that's my kind of..."
"Ya ya I know"
"Great"
"My bad I even asked"
"I was wondering the same"


A SHOT OF MIST

Small bursts of happiness
Or lifetime of okay?
None, says the depressed soul
None, says the optimist
None, says the drunk poet
With a shot of mist

Love, of one kind only
If not, it's not
Shallow, this thought to be true
Heart, with the depths it has got

Small bursts of misery
Or lifetime of happiness?
None, says the wanderer
None, says the pessimist
None, says the drunk poet
With a shot of mist

THE CRASH

THE CRASH

Not the kick I was expecting
Toe stepped on
The pain wouldn’t stop affecting
Looking for a corner to lean on

First impact, caught unaware
What the hell, split second reaction
Just running the usual route
Where did it come from, this faction

Now falling on the ground
Macro picture flashing
Future what it could have been
How now it would not be seen

Why did I fell for it
My friend Jerry luring me in
This crazy game of run and catch
Even when the light was dim

It was a holiday
Humans all around
My playground no more
Fast steps as they hound

Damn you Jerry, my dream is shattered
My toe is crushed, fur battered
Couldn’t see who it was
Saving the bright blue shoe
And another cat painted on it
One of us, but with orange hue
Heard a noise, surprised shout
Scurrying to the bushes I ran
Did the human also suffer?
Continue running, hope it can

Damn you Jerry, my dream is shattered
More mental agony, don’t feel flattered
Next week’s finale, ‘teasing the dog’
Won’t be at my best at troubling the hog

I have a reputation to keep
The whole cat community aware
Champ of the street
Never beware
Now competition smells blood
Will be slow, reflexes stubborn
My title defence, can’t take chances
Mental strength to summon

Damn you Jerry, my dream is shattered
Or is it?
Don’t worry son, we’re still good
Innit?
Games come and go
Friends stay forever
Not to be taken for granted
Friendship needs endeavour

We stay and play, Tom and Jerry the great
Life’s too short to hate
But next time you fall
And your senses are scattered
Always remember, because of you Jerry
Damn, my dream is shattered