ROADKILL KITTY
Roadkill kitty
eyes shut tight
He shouldn't have crossed
the street in the night

Cat lovers see him
and they say "Awww...
Look how cute --
He had four white paws"

Then they feel sad
for surely somewhere
someone is wondering
why kitty's not there

Roadkill kitty
mouth open wide
Stiff and lifeless
Lying on his side

Cat haters drive by
and they say "Hurray!
There's one less cat
in the world today"

Roadkill kitty
gets flatter every day
Soon there'll be nothing
but a spot where he laid

Roadkill kitty
decaying in the sun
No more counting
Your nine lives are done
(c) 2004  Sheila W
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