I don’t see her until she makes the noiseA noise that breaks my heartI turn slowly to see the graceful faceHer pale green eyes full of hunger and wantOne paw snakes through the metal barsShe twists her lithe body so that I am looking into her eyesShe makes that piteous call and I am completely transfixedShe seems to beckon meMy body obeysI reach through the bars to stroke velvet furHer rough tongue caresses my handI instantly knowShe is the oneWhen I come homeThere she isMy lovelyMy darlingMy Stella