Peace Accord
He doesn’t, if he understands and knows
His master is not angry. He has learned
We do not want him through that door. He goes
To stare out longingly. Romeo burned
Less fervently for Juliet than our
Pet, Prospero, desires to use that front
Way. Still, he uses all his tom cat power
To force himself to stop. We do not want
Him scooting out that exit, so he stays.
Not always, though. Sometimes he can’t resist
The flight temptations. Then his round-eyed gaze
Goes hard . . . and, wham, he’s out, fast as a fist.
..But if I step out, forgiving his sin,
….He lets me bring him calmly, loving, in.