As appalling as they can be, more and more homes have one!

You play with me, taunt and tease me, yet I am so conniving.
Although your affections enthrall me, I am independent!

You cannot hold me down, unless it is on my terms.
Your embraces are smothering at times,
but I let you think I am enjoying them, if only for a moment.

You cannot beckon me to come at a moment's notice,
unless I choose to spend my time with you!
My time is precious... I am spoiled.

I choose to be lazy and do absolutely nothing with my day,
for that was what I was brought into this world to do.
You think somehow you can outwit me though,
and attempt to buy my affections by luring me with gifts and treats.

What a fool you can be!

I will let you think that you have the upper hand though,
for what fun would it be to know what my next reaction would be?
I anticipate your every move, for I am restless and untrusting.

When you least expect it, I will come to you,
and you will give in to my every need.

You will never question my loyalties,
as I consume your entire existence when we are alone.
Just do not take me for granted, or I shall disappoint you.

You will never know what goes through my mind,
as I am too devious to let you delve that far.

Just know this...

when you come home after a long, hard day at work,
I will be there to rub up against your legs
and purr frantically as you rub my belly.