Oliver The Sphynx Cat Poem by Deanna Samuels

Oliver the Sphinx Cat has come into my life for a while
What a change a small feline can make in one's domicile
From a neat tidy place my whole flat is askew
With grey litter bits and scratch pads to name just a few
Throw-overs on furniture to keep safe from sharp claws
Chachkas re-assigned to upper shelves or to drawers
Food is a no-no to be left on table or counter
One leap and he's there sampling whatever to encounter
His appetite voracious, would eat every hour of the day
Though strictly controlled and overall two tins on his tray
Sleeping often, wherever and whenever it suits
On top of warm dryer or under soft woolen boot
Even deems to use blanket in cozy micro fleece bed
Cleverley using soft puffy rim to lay down his little head
He appears to go roaming around wherever he fancies
A favored place at window, long looks to whatever presented
His almond shaped eyes are large, sharp and bright
Tall pointed keen ears, long tail, a nose and mouth just right
Oliver's form is sleek, smooth and all fuzzy grey black
Gives of his warmth and complete love without lack
After going out and returning back to the house
My place used to be as quiet as a mouse
Now I'm greeted with chortles and splurge of excited mews
Sidling round legs, crawling over my shoes
So long a time since I have had that company pleasure
Now it is great coming home from an outside leisure
Watching late movies has become far from lonely
My Oliver curled up, gazing at me so fondly
He does not ask for much, some petting and strokes
Maybe a hug and some tickles under stretched throat
When he so deems, he will visit me at night
Keeping me warm, snuggling up, leaving by light
The pay-off out-beats any duties of requisite care
Like litter box clean-up or a few smuts here and there
Oliver, always popular with friends as he sheds no fur
Makes them feel welcome with cuddle and purr
They first think it strange that he is so naked
But all too soon he has them charmed and infatuated
My usual routine has been turned upside down
But this new life in my life is a priceless crown
And for the time I have charge of this new little friend
Oliver the Sphynx Cat can be sure of my good loving tend

(Written on 23rd November 2016 at Richmond Hill, Ontario)