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.