Otis, I notice

Likes a good laugh

And acts like a kitten

When I’m in the bath

She crouches in secret

Awaiting her prey

And takes swipes at me

When I’m turned away

She only does this

When I don’t know she’s there

If I pulled back the curtain

I’d see that she’s near

I try, when I’m bathing

To make sure she’s out

But she’s sneaky and clever

And keeps me in doubt

She’ll reach out her claws

And make holes in my skin

Then Otis, I notice

Walks off with a grin.