Soft, still, Deku lounges on the bed.
Spotted, slim, brown and tan in appearance.
Dark, black eyes,
ears alert and ready for action.

Ready to pounce, it sits on the top of the bed like a Sphinx.
Nocturnal while I’m asleep,
searching every which way for intruders.
Curled up by my side.

Jumps from my bed from high heights,
reaches towards the shadow.
All the while I lay,
sound asleep.

Deku is my guardian, my protector.
My friend, when I am lonely.
He is loyal and kind to me.
He will never leave my side no matter what.