yet you don't seem to see
all that grazes your cheek
and tugs at the hemline of your shirt

it's not as simple as raising lids
you must permit the same small hand that nudged your shoulder
to crack open your ribcage and scavenge
around, to tangle arteries and nerves
into a yarn ball to bat this way and that
and you may find it incredibly insolent, but this uncouth kitten
is to be caressed and nurtured
for he will be the one to lead you
towards all that Is