Myst

Poems and stories about Myst—gentleness, watchful care, quiet companionship, and the small ways an animal can become a steady presence in a crowded home.

  • The Safest Place

    Myst knows nothing about the past; she only knows these hands are gentle, this bed is warm, and closing her eyes here is safe.

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  • At four in the morning, every cat in the house has a role to play—and none of them involve letting their human sleep.

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