The Branch, the Fish and the Cat

by Drora Matlofsky

Outside
the neighbours' cat is sprawled out on the garden table.

When the branch fell off the tree, it made an almighty noise,
says Mum.
René nudged me and said, what's that?
So we went downstairs to investigate.

The cat's ears twitch.

The fish tastes good, says Mum.

The cat looks as if he's purring.

When the branch fell off the tree, it made an almighty noise,
says Mum.
But René was sleeping, so I didn't wake him up
and he left this morning when it was dark,
he didn't see the branch.

The cat rolls over.

Nice fish, says Mum.

And René's picture smiles on the mantelpiece.




ABOUT THE POET ~
Drora Matlofsky has been living in Jerusalem since 1984. Her poetry in English has appeared in various poetry and Jewish magazines and her poetry in French can be found on the Poésie Française site.


Last updated February 28, 2017