Okay

Okay

June 7, 2024
'Is it okay for me to be okay,' asked the brown cat,
'when so much is so messy?' 

(Pause.)

'Are you hurting anyone?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'No,' said the brown cat.

(Pause.)

'Making anyone miserable?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'No,' said the brown cat.

(Pause.)

'Depriving anyone of anything?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'No,' said the brown cat.

(Pause.)

'In that case,' said the dishevelled little owl, 'it's okay.'