
  The Old Man and The Cat
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  I stand in the fields
  and watch as the
  train goes by
  and wave at the old man
  who sits by the window.
  The old man waves and
  then turns to smile at
  the cat by his side,
  contendly cleaning his face.
  The old man and the
  cat exchange a glance
  of understanding
  and the train whistle
  blows and a breeze
  ruffles the fields
  as I stand and wave
  goodbye.

                            - Jan Kingsford
