Black and white splotches
dot the fur of an old cat.
He limps, squints, and purrs.

Artificial trees
put down artificial roots.
No one remembers.

Kermit is a frog.
He plays a banjo and sings
songs about rainbows.

Hundreds of records,
some classic, some forgotten,
gather dust in crates.

Buy televisions!
Spend money to save money!
Amass possessions!

Sweet Potato Pie…
I will try my level best
not to mess it up.

Poor, lonesome kittens
shiver in shelter cages.
I want to help them.

Clueless young vandals
wear bright yellow winter hats.
Do they seek capture?