Gilbert on the white blanket: green eyes open by a margin. He registers the breakfast intent before the kettle. He is two minutes early, always.
Gilbert
Gilbert, tabby with the white chest, in charge of furniture inspection, scratching-post maintenance, and any window the sun is briefly touching. Reserved on first acquaintance; less so once the door’s shut. The tabby photographic record.
Gilbert on alert, December 2015
Gilbert looking right: bell collar visible, ears forward. Something has caught his attention. A fly, probably. Possibly nothing.
Gilbert among the boots, December 2015
Gilbert on the shoe shelf: red patent boots to one side, Nike trainers the other, tabby in the middle. Optimal sightlines. Decent ventilation.
Gilbert on the scratching post, December 2015
Gilbert at the sisal post: back arched, claws out, methodical. The work fits between two naps. He prefers it that way.