Rooftops

On the rooftops

Catburglar

With a bundle of swag.

Through the chimney

Open windows

Everyday a new bag.

Mask punctured with eyeholes

Not even a sound

Is heard as delicately

He completes a new round.

A couple sleep

Husband hides a shotgun

Beside the door

Waiting for clues.

Counting down minutes of insomnia

As his wife completes her snooze

Tip toed

Outsmarted his neighbours

And two of his friends.

Best believe

Cat burglar

Won’t be in such a hurry again.

by Raymond Enisuoh