The Entryway

Small birds, lizards, mule deer
Wander up to the door,
Then skitter on their way.

The cats are never there
At the opportune time
For good window viewing,

Which is just as well. Keep
The worlds separated
And no one gets hurt, hey?

What nonsense. The outside
Critters have predators.
The indoor cats are stalked

Like all protected beasts
By time and diseases.
So why the entryway?