XII.
glow of a cat’s eyes
hunting for unwary mice
stealthy night prowler
tail twitches, whiskers quiver
hunch low, slink silent, then pounce!
No joy in this for the mouse (obviously) but another take on “joy of light” theme at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai.
a poem in my pocket 
Dec 28, 2020 @ 19:55:40
He is ready to scare the mess out of you!
Dec 29, 2020 @ 10:32:45
Yes, beware the pounce!
Dec 29, 2020 @ 11:21:20
We had one that would go up on the landing of the stairs and pounce at you as you came in the front door! He loved to play!
Dec 30, 2020 @ 11:09:18
😀
Mar 31, 2019 @ 01:14:15
You captured the capture in your vivid cat tanka, Lynn!
Mar 31, 2019 @ 06:49:23
Thanks, Kim…it was your haiku that made me think of cats’ eyes 🙂
Mar 31, 2019 @ 09:07:40
😊
Mar 30, 2019 @ 13:30:56
Very vivid ! Quite a picture in my mind as I read.
Mar 30, 2019 @ 13:31:54
Thank you, Yassy; I appreciate your comment!
Mar 30, 2019 @ 13:58:12
You are welcome , Lynn.
Mar 30, 2019 @ 17:34:55
🙂