Writing from the stemistry lab
Why cats gave up wearing trainers
by Christopher Barnes
1. The Tabby’s granny straightened up.
At an irrefutable crux,
Scoffed an enzyme.
A pad-print was the splash of hit-or-miss genetics,
Rooted enough to anticipate and itch.
2. The kitten’s grandmamma positioned
On the pedigree of athlete’s foot
Begetting suck pique
Meowing ticklishly at the realisation
Where her long-lost lineage – the screwworm – squirmed.