Poem: The Points of View on Quarantine - Cats vs Dogs

Dogs

OH MY GOODNESS OH MY GOODNESS

YOU’VE BEEN HERE FOR SO LONG

I mean, I’m really happy!!

But is anything wrong?

You’ve stayed here for eight weeks,

When you used to leave every DAY.

I’m super duper excited you’re here!!

But like… what inspired the change?

And come to think of it,

Everyone outside is wearing masks as they talk.

Is the pollen really bad or something?

I don’t think so, ‘cause you’ve taken me on walks.

Well, whatever! The point is you’re here right now!

Can we play fetch, or- OH LOOK A SQUIRREL OH WOW

I love you, I love you, don’t ever leave again!

Because the good thing about quarantine is that you’re my best friend!

Cats

Why are you still here?

It’s twelve o’clock.

All you’ve done is sit there.

You should be at work.

Well, I guess while you’re here,

You can give me some food!

Do NOT give me tuna though,

I want something GOOD.

Why aren’t you responding?

AM I MEOWING TOO SOFTLY?

Stop sitting at that computer!

COME AND FEED ME!

*sigh* I guess I’ll have to do this myself.

Just give me a minute to hop up on the shelf…

Then hop over to the table, where you’re staring at that screen.

Let me walk on the laptop - wait, what’s with the scream?

Why are you angry?

The keys are fun to step on.

And now that I have your attention,

I believe you have some food for me to snack on.