When the black cat hit the kitchen door
She was frightened I would be annoyed
I don't know where she comes from, what allures
A cat so rare she can't play with tomboys

I bought her catnip mice and jellied eels
She sniffed around the eels with her fine nose
She circled well, as if she were on wheels
I wish she'd stay all night and warm my toes

She seems afraid but  hard frost brought her in
We have a cat flap  where she comes and goes
She seems to feel existence is a sin
As if she has received too many blows

Be kind to all the cats that  live with you
For otherwise   they   brew tea in your shoe