On A Cat Ageing « on: July 02, 2022, 06:02:24 PM » Author: Rommie
On A Cat Ageing He blinks upon the hearth-rug And yawns in deep content, Accepting all the comforts That Providence has sent. Louder he purrs and louder, In one glad hymn of praise For all the night's adventures, For quiet, restful days. Life will go on forever, With all that cat can wish; Warmth, and the glad procession Of fish and milk and fish. Only - the thought disturbs him - He's noticed once or twice, That times are somehow breeding A nimbler race of mice. Sir Alexander Gray, 1928 [1882-1968]
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Ria (aka Rommie) in Aberdeen
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	Re: On A Cat Ageing « Reply #1 on: July 02, 2022, 06:03:35 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
*SNIFF* What a wonderful poem.
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	Re: On A Cat Ageing « Reply #2 on: July 03, 2022, 12:10:39 PM » Author: rjluna2
A nice poem, Ria
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	Re: On A Cat Ageing « Reply #3 on: July 03, 2022, 01:45:15 PM » Author: Bulbman256
It's very sweet.
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