Feline

You’re a rough boy
and around the edges
you sit and wait
for my response.
You cat
around like a tiger
and prowl through
my hair.
Soft purry paws
conceal razor claws,
and I am a lion tamer
trying to kitten
you out.
I extract your devotion.
offering myself as prey.
You always come back
for more.

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