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ELIZABETH, 11
Colorado
Stanley British Primary School
I would like to thank my cat, Rontu.
What’s Up with You, Rontu?
So many toys
But you choose a straw
So many beds
But you choose a box
So many scratching posts
But you choose the chair
When you escape the front door
Out to explore,
I run after you
And don’t bother to tie my shoe
Even though it makes me stressed
I love you nonetheless
What’s going on between those ears?
Is it toys?
Is it food?
Is it squirrels?
I guess we’ll never know.
A clever little kitten
With a clever little temper
So many water bowls
But you choose my cup
So many places to sit
But my keyboard seems to fit
What’s up with you
Rontu?
UNDERSTANDING
TOP Karina Eide Young Writers Awards