I sat in the dead of night
Feeling the soft cool breeze.
I couldn't sleep,
Nor did I want to.
Silence was golden
At that hour.

I watched as a cat slipped
Into the shadows.
For once, I wished I could
Follow.
I wished I could become that
Cat,
Sleek and wild.

I closed my eyes,
As the soft wind caressed
My cheek.
I wrapped my arms
Around my knees.
I opened my eyes to
See the cat
Staring back at me.

The cat silently whispered
Words of wisdom.
Words that set my
Soul free.