like a mommy cat
if he had confidence
bringing in a mouse
he’s too mousy for that
like a kid
so desperately proud
and needy
asking you to watch
how they’ve just learned
to use the toilet
there’s no accomplishment
leaving things
like clippings
and pictures
and things
in your way
like a cheater that moves pieces
when you get up to go places
hoping to catch your eye
or score a point
when you come back