A sign on the tree outside
the house
- Lost cat -
Cute photo
Etc
I think we saw it
yesterday
I think, maybe
So I call to say ‘don’t
get your hopes up – but I think…’
Etc
Been there, done
that
So I call, let her
know what I saw and hang up
When I look at the
photo a second time
I see the picture
is of my face
I little greyer
A little fluffier
But it's me no doubt
about it
I check my pockets
Count ten fingers
and ten toes
And am pretty
certain that I am not lost
So I walk down the
path and in the front door
A moment later
there’s a knock
I turn and open it
and am greeted by a large woman
Holding a small
porcelain horse
you called she says
In a vague eastern European
accent
can
you give me more info she says
I couldn’t but
tried anyway
Been there
Done that
She thanked me and
left
I closed the door
and went to the bathroom
Washed my face and
checked the mirror for signs of cat
Nothing
And nothing much else
Really
I look down
Ten toes
I’m not lost
I’m right here
Right?