kifli

living behind the school,
hiding from the rain in muddy rat-tunnels,
and being hungry are behind her now.
meet kifli.
weighing in at 1.3 pounds.

we bathed her
with lavender shampoo
and warm water.
she didn't move an inch as
the flea dirt and mud washed out
of her fur and swirled down the drain

she is stretched out,
licking her paws;
cozy and nestled
in her down-filled blanket.

life is good, little one.
may you have sweet dreams
and be happy.