Aggravation

She’s the sleeping lion

snuggling with her cubs.

She’s alert, an active Sub-Saharan night.

She copes with the miscellaneous animals,

All aching for their next meal.

They must match the might

of the mother cat.

Delicate paws with

paralyzing claws.

She is the kitten you wished

you didn't pet.

The hush of the night,

her gentle roars welcomed

By whispering winds.

You tap and poke

and awake a hidden power

you will soon regret.