slow down; too fast
my cat threw up because she got too excited about her new food and ate too fast,
but i forgot to throw on some socks, so i accidentally stepped in her vomit
before realizing that she got sick in a small puddle in the kitchen.
it rained last night, might still be raining, i don’t know, i can’t find my raincoat,
and even if i could, i don’t think i’d wear it because i don’t like the feel of the material,
but whenever it rains, at least one or two frogs find their way to the back patio door,
and my cat has a field day staring at them, studying their movement and behavior,
almost like a furry herpetologist that will convey her theories
for a few chin scratches and rock-lobster-flavored treats,
though hopefully she won’t eat them too fast
Fred Aiken Writing 