I return to the fountain
sit on its ledge
and stare.
I wait for it to happen.
impatient, I scratch my face on the opening
but it does not happen.
I sit,
I stare.
I feel the hand move up my back, above my
head,
now I remember;
a rush,
a fear,
OK
if it comes a little at a time.
for months I've watched it
teased it
ran.
today I arc my back through it,
soak my fur
and fall,
alive
into the tub.
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