Craving

Late golden light

descend down

a cherry tree

A cat sits,

paws together,

beneath the pink shade

Her red leash

hanging loose

Eyes lost in thought

The scent ― reminiscent

of touch

and sighs of home

A pair of birds

frolic around,

chirping about their love

She takes notice ―

The wind

tugs her red leash

Back to reality

She retreats

and mouths her distaste