PART TWO : What Pets Write in Their Diaries -- A cat's Diary

A CAT'S DIARY 

NOTE to the reader:

TO BE READ IRONICALLY! Of course! And you will find some 

KEY words in reference to PRISON, at the end of this document. Hope you get a good laugh at the references!

Day no. 983 of my captivity...

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. The Bastards!!!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage. 

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but next time  -- at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded!

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell      

                    

                                   So he is safe …  For now … !!!

KEY WORDS: first time doing this, hope it helps!

Captors > owners/propriétaire
hash > food > chopped up into little pieces> from Fr.< hacher

Inmates > prisoners > prison mates

make my contempt … clear > mon désaccord de cette réalité

Escape > as in being free/me sauver

Strike fear > to scare someone/faire peur

What I’m capable of … > what I CAN do

The ‘Bastards’ > form of angry remark > insult/Les Bâtards!

Assembly of their accomplices > ceux qui sont de connivence

Solitary confinement > prison term/en cellule fermé

My tormentors > mes bourreaux

Weaving ... feet > to be in the way/être dans ses jambes

Flunkies > 'yes-men' > des dépendants (ref. to dog)

and snitches > informants/rapporteurs (ref. to parrot)

cell > prison cell > avec des barreaux 

Have a great weekend!  

Suzanne