Cat Poetry (Categorically Speaking)
By Carole R. Preble
I m a cat!
I m a cat and that is that!
I m not a bird, a dog, a horse
and that of course makes me the best.
A better pet than all the rest!
I rule the house, I reign supreme.
If there s a mouse, no need to scream.
Just call me and I ll catch the pest.
For I m a cat remember that.
I m always clean, I m always neat.
I ll let you pat me (if I choose)
but I won t grovel at your feet,
and I won t ever chew your shoes!
I never drool or bark or yap.
And I will gladly let you nap.
I ll even let you share my bed.
(My favorite spot is on your head.)
For I m a cat remember that!
Your furry king or queen with claws
which I don t use without due cause.
Your human traits I ll tolerate
as long as you don t make me wait
too long for chicken, cheese, or fish
those tasty tidbits in my dish.
My wants and needs come first you see
(but that s just how it s meant to be)
since I own you and you serve me!
For I m a cat and that is that!