Sphinx

Sphinx

My cat metamorphosed
into a sphinx last night; assumed
a relaxed position, front paws
forward, then turned to stone.

Theory has it she
relaxed just a little too much,
her metabolism slowing to nothing,
her thoughts frozen.

There's still something
behind her glassy-eyed gaze, some
residual energy lingering from before;
a feline pounce paused midway.

In time perhaps she'll
re-animate, the mystery behind her
transformation secreted away, and return
to her favorite spot under the sun.