The Calico Poet Held Her Book Close and Thought of Sunbeams
A black beret with a small feather sits at an angle on the calico poet's head. Orange, white, and black patches cover her face, and her golden eyes look calm and thoughtful. A big white pleated ruff frames her chin, a green velvet cloak with a gold border falls over her shoulder, and one white paw with an orange toe rests on a brown leather book. A candle flickers behind her, glowing against the dark background. Fine cracks in the old paint run across the velvet and the ruff, and her whiskers shine like silver thread.
Cats are natural observers, and many enjoy sitting near their people while they read or work. A book on the lap is often an invitation to climb up and settle in. Calicos are a coat pattern, not a breed, and their personalities vary, so the best way to know your cat is to spend time together. Like all cats, they need scratching posts, play sessions, fresh water, and routine vet visits. Real candles are never safe near cats, so choose flameless ones to set the mood instead.
The poet may be thinking of a verse about sunbeams. She holds her book close, a loyal friend of ink and paper. A poem, like a cat, is best when it takes its time. A cat with a book is never really reading, but she looks wonderfully wise.
