Lost in Translation

Meow, I say and you bring me water.

Meow, I say and you fill the dish.

Meow, I say and you get me dinner.

Meow, I say and you get me a fish.

Again and again it would seem

you misunderstand what I say

I don’t need anything from you

I just want you to go away.

© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2016