The cat
sat on
my lap.
'What's his name? '
'Her name
is SMILE! '
SMILE treadled
my crotch for comfort
settled Sphinx-like.
I smiled
tried not to wince.
She patted SMILE.
My crotch began to purr.
She stroked SMILE
her fingers deep in her fur.
SMILE smiled.
I smiled & smiled
until I ached.
She laughed.
Dónall Dempsey
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/smile-233/
