Naša muca je lahkotno živela,
vsak dan se je z jezikom umila
in se doma do sitega najedla.

Potem pa je na potep odšla,
odkrivati vse skrivnosti okoliškega sveta.
Pod mrežo se je na sosedov vrt splazila
in preko ceste k drugim
na drug vrt odhitela.

Prišel pa je večer,
ko je to spet naredila,
bila je temna noč,
ona pa je k ostalim mucam hitela.

Žal ni imela več devet življenj,
sedaj iz mačjih nebes mijavka
in čaka na ponovno rojstvo
kot neka druga žival,
mogoče kot kuža pride nazaj.

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9 lives

Our kitty lived easily,
she washed her with tongue
every day
and ate her fill at home.

Then she went for a walk,
exploring the secrets of the world.
Crawling under fences into neighbor's gardens,
across the road to other yards,
eagerly exploring each new territory.

But one fateful evening,
she ventured out once more.
The night was dark,
and she hurried to meet other cats.

Tragically, she no longer had nine lives,
now she meows from cat heaven,
patiently awaiting rebirth
like some other feline friend.

Her whiskers twitch in anticipation,
for a new beginning awaits her.
A life of curiosity and adventure,
with each step filled with wonder.

Tomaž Jevšenak