Pylimitics

Today I met something:
a thing called a “cat.”
Both I
and the thing
were quite startled by that.

I said “YIKES!”
Or something
that had that effect
and the thing jumped straight up
before hitting the deck.

It took off at a dash
and by reflex I chased
And we ran
just like crazy
all over the place.

I came to my senses
and yelled
“Wait, hang on,”
But the thing wouldn’t listen
and then it was gone.

My friends have since told me
that cats
and their kin
Are not at all rare
but they usually stay in.

So if I meet another
I’ll stay calm;
and be quiet
and maybe make friends —
at least I will try it.

-Chocolate