Aashna Singh, Class 6, Nirmal Bhartia School, Delhi
With a stroke of regality and royalty Your graceful feet move with such agility In darkness, you blend like a chameleon With slit – like eyes so bright and neon Wispy, gentle fur the color of the witching hour Pouncing on a pigeon or rat, ready to devour Stalking, sleuthing like a ninja assassin Drinking white milk from a clean, round basin When I look at your eyes, I see the objects galactic Your tenderness is subtle, but your cuddle makes me ecstatic You stretch a lot, your nature is torpid Claws so sharp, anything in your way will be shedded A symbol of bad luck, for if you cross someone’s way Due to religious beliefs, they’ll be frightened away I just want to say, even if you are despised by lore You will always be my favorite, forevermore!