MayPoWriMo 21

Let it be known 
henceforth 
that on this day 
the cat with the appellation 
of Patches 
approached with paws clenched 
and torso elongated 
the bird in the birdbath 
and nearly disturbed 
the bird’s concentration 
on imbibing liquid 
such that the bird 
retired to the nearest fence 
to taunt said feline with 
unearned side eyes 
and prideful prancing 
before fluttering away satisfied 
Patches proceeded to sit 
in the grass 
paws folded 
momentarily triumphant 
as evidence the bird 
has not as of yet 
returned to the bath