Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
March 16, 2026

Loving Pets

By Lydia Manx

The lion stretched out
Surveying all in his domain
A yawn interrupted his regard
As slowly he arched his back

Life was perfect
Being the king

I walked into my living room
Damn cat was on the couch again!

7:55 pm
CA
February 11, 2005

Article © Lydia Manx. All rights reserved.
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