Cats In The Garden Of Eden Poem by Bill Grace

Intuition tells me there were cats in Eden
before the fall
not just the great creatures of the artists.
Adam had a problem,
these were prideful animals
who would bring him offerings.
Birds of fan tail feathers:
Purple, blue, red, yellow, orange
Wondrous song
taken as prey,
not food -
there was no need.
It was pride itself
the cats placed
at Adam’s feet
these treasures more worthy
for a Good Friday offering.