the cat walk

I watch the woman
walking

her cat down the street.

the cat's collar is attached
to a gold leash

with little rhinestones.

slowly they meander along
the sidewalk,

the yard.
the cat wants to go under
a car,
but no.

the tree holds interest.
but no.

the woman wants the cat
to walk
on the sidewalk.

but cats have a mind of
their own.

it's a short walk.
the sun is out.

she comes my way, but i
go in before

I say anything about
the cat.