Sunday, April 3, 2016

SOMETHING RATHER DIFFERENT No 7

A little poem came to mind the other day that my mother used to recite to me when I was very young.   I could only remember the first 4 lines so checked out Google and there it was.  I don't think mum knew more than perhaps the first 12 lines as the rest of the poem sounds new to me now.  I have a love of cats and I think that is why this poem has stayed with me through all the years.  I wonder did you hear this poem years ago as well and, if not, do enjoy it with me now.  I found the picture of the gorgeous little cat on Google.

I LOVE LITTLE PUSSY by Jane Taylor

I love little Pussy.
Her coat is so warm,
And if I don't hurt her,
She'll do me no harm.
So I'll not pull her tail,
Or drive her away.
But Pussy and I
Very gently will play.
She will sit by my side,
And I'll give her her food,
And she'll like me because
I am gentle and good.



I'll stroke little Pussy,
And then she will purr,
And thus show her thanks
For my kindness to her;
I'll not pinch her ears,
No tread on her paws,
Lest I should provoke her
To use her sharp claws;
I never will vex her,
Nor make her displeased.
For Pussy can't bear
To be worried or teased.

8 comments:

  1. We got that poem too. I remember it well.

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    1. I know it is rather a long time ago that my mother recited this poem to me but I always remembered it as "she will sit by the fire". Maybe with mum coming from the UK the fire sounded a cosy place, or maybe I am just wrong.

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  2. Goodness Mimsie .... that took me right back. I remember that poem but like you only the first twelve lines. Thankyou for sharing. A poem I loved as a child was Memories by Zora Cross (I think). I still, to this day, remember every word. One of the few poems from my childhood that I do remember. You may like to google it. I'm sure it will be there. Lynn ... Charlie's Mum.

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    1. Seems our mums were all cat lovers and thus the poem. I will check out Zora Cross and thank you for suggesting it. Thanks Lynn.

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  3. I remember hearing that poem, not sure where, possibly in school.
    That's a very pretty kitten photo.

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    1. At home or in school, I would imagine either place quite possible.
      I couldn't resist that kitten. So beautiful.

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  4. Hari OM
    Never knew this one till now - very glad to have discovered it through you!!! YAM xx

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    1. Nice to introduce you to the poem Yamini. It is one many cat lovers would remember or even animal lovers as we all are on here.
      Hope you weather is cheering up a little. xx

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