In his study St. Jerome kept a kitty cat.
It's always in his pictures with its feet upon a mat.
Did he give it milk to drink in a little dish?
When it came to Friday did he give it a fish?
If I lost my little cat I'd be so sad without it.
I would ask St. Jerome what to do about it.
I would ask St. Jerome just because of that,
for he's the only saint I know who kept a kitty cat.
~Traditional English
I'm only a cat
and I stay in my place
Up there on your chair
on your bed or your face
I'm only a cat
and I don't finick much
I'm happy with cream
and anchovies and such
I'm only a cat
and we'll get along fine
As long as you know
I'm not yours
you're all mine
~Unknown
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
Oh let me not forget that chairs
Were put on earth to shred
And what I like to call my lap
Is actually a bed
I know it's really a lot to ask
But please, oh please take pity
And though I'm only human
Make me worthy of my kitty
~Unknown
For I will consider my cat Jeoffry.
For in his morning orisons he loves the sun and the sun loves him.
For he is of the tribe of Tiger.
For the Cherub Cat is a term of the Angel Tiger.
For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodness he suppresses.
For he will not do destruction, if he is well fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
For he purrs in thankfullness when God tells him he is a good cat.
For he is an instrument for the children to learn benevolence upon.
For every house is incomplete without him and a blessing is lacking in the spirit.
~Christopher Smart
Paws that have the quiet touch
Purrs to signal all is well
And show more love than words could tell
Graceful movements touched with pride
A calming presence by our side
A friendship taking time to grow
Small wonder that we love them so
~Unknown
