Enjoy this poem by Helen Bull:
"Catatonic"
There he sleeps in my favorite chair.
Does he even know I’m here?
His forepaws are crossed in a comfortable manner,
His breath is even and light.
Not a care in the world, no concern crosses his mind.
And yet …
That one blue eye is open a slit
To watch lest danger approaches I run a finger along his coat
Not a stir -
Not a hint he gives.
But, should a stray fly, mouse or bird approach
Off like lightning he goes
Performs his hunter’s duty,
And returns to sleep
in my favorite chair.
The Wharton Memorial Foundation Bower Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization located in historic downtown Bedford,Va. at the base of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The Bower Center serves the greater Bedford community by promoting artistic and cultural activities and provides education in the arts. In addition the Wharton Memorial Foundation preserves two historical Virgina landmarks and maintains the Wharton Memorial Garden.