stalk and pounce

(A tribute to Bast – as seen through one of her emissaries with whom I live . . .)

She IS

black radiance

ultimate grace

unobscuring

unpretentious

raw raving rapture

forever pure

and sure of herself

the Moment in motion

smells the prey

within her eyes

as pupils dilate

precision paws

extended claws

become the mouse

become the bird

become the string

she’s everything

and everywhere she wants

to be

sharp

freeing blood

living love

because it’s fun

to stalk . . .

and pounce.

poem and photo by Judy Kennedy  ©

 If you’re interested in the Egyptian Cat Goddess Bast, here are some links to start with:

http://wuzzle.org/cave/catlore1.html

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/egyptianpanth/p/bast.htm

 http://www.angelfire.com/empire2/egyptianconnection/Gods/Bast.html