cradling purity

in my hands—

best friend,

brother,

and child.

i love

everything about you:

pointed ears, crystalline eyes—

(somehow

both daft and wise—)

and a coat 

of warmest snow

that only makes me melt.

when you are a creature’s 

safety,

and whole world,

it has this odd effect

of making them

your safety

and your whole world

too.

i love my kitties