sweet kitty cat
nothing but love
for her humans
and even her dog
little gray bundle
of purrs and cuddles

unless

you’re also a cat
and you cross her
then any offense
or minor faux-paw
earns a harsh reply
and swift retribution

oh my

suddenly my house
is a wild kingdom
where panthers roar
and leap to attack
fangs are bared
claws unsheathed
true beast revealed

😳 …kitty?