Fooled You

He looked into her eyes
Pleading for the nourishment
He knew only she could give.

His gaze locked with hers.
He touched her skin,
Softly asking “Please?”

From deep within,
Her answer came.
His hope died inside him.

His gaze shifted to the side.
Then, with a meow of disgust,
He jumped down from the counter.

1992 - Sophia