The Cat Has Something to Say

Sir, you’re a human and I’m a cat,

And I’m really quite happy to leave it at that.

It doesn’t concern me if you like a dish

Of chicken masala or lobster and fish.

So why all these protests around the house

If for dinner I fancy

A succulent mouse?

Or a careless young sparrow who came my way?

Our natures, dear sir, are really the same:

Flesh, fish or fowl, we both like our game.

Only you take yours curried,

And I take mine plain.