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Because I’m only human, it’s sometimes hard to be
the wise, all-knowing creature that my cat expects of me.

And so I pray for special help, to somehow understand
the subtle implications of each proud meowed command.

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Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.

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I never understood why
women love cats.
Cats are independent.
They don`t listen.
They don`t come in
when you call.

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If it should be that I grow weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.

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cats cats sleep anywhere
any table
any chair
top of piano
window ledge
in the middle on the edge
open draw
empty shoe
anywhere will do
or in a cardbord box with your socks
anywhere they dont care

cats sleep anywhere.

lauren kaunhoven

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate-
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth and food.
From that day I ceased to be
The Master of my Destiny

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I thank you for the food you bring,
and for my little squeaky thing.
I thank you for your friendly talks,
and when you change my litter tray.
I thank you for the naps we share,
and putting up with tufts of hair.
I thank you for these things you do,
but thank you most for being you.

He blinks upon the hearth-rug

And yawns in deep content

Accepting all the comforts

That Providence has sent.

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A shivering scrap edges from the cat basket,
and vanishes behind the sofa.
“Poor little soul,” they say,
“Perhaps a little plaice, a little milk.”
“Don’t startle her.”

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