Why are you limping?
Please tell me.
One meow for yes
two for no
are you hurt?
Are you old?
Alice, why are you limping?
It bring tears to my eyes to see you hurt
to see you walk and suddenly
one of your front legs collapses
and you sit
as though nothing happened
your dignity amazes me.
You are like an old nun
strait and tall
wounded behind your long black folds.
Please don't limp any more.