When Human Folk put out the light,
And think they've made it dark as night,
A Pussy Cat sees every bit
As well as when the lights are lit.
When Human Folk have gone upstairs,
And shed their skins and said their prayers,
And there is no one to annoy,
Then Pussy may her life enjoy.
No Human hands to pinch or slap,
Or rub her fur against the nap,
Or throw cold water from a pail,
Or make a handle of her tail.
And so you will not think it wrong
When she can play the whole night long,
With no one to disturb her play,
That Pussy goes to bed by day.
Kitten's Night Thought
Oliver Herford
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Poem topics: cat, dark, life, light, water, long, cold, wrong, enjoy, Valentine's Day, night, I love you, I miss you, play, human, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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Ivy E. Allen : When I was in the 5th grade (1967), I'd take out my favorite book from the library called something like " My Poetry Book" which had this poem that was my ultimate favorite!!! I used to know it by heart, but at age 66, memories fade. I was so excited, to actually find "Kitten's Night Thought!" Some of the words seem different, but the ones I did remember, were perfect. I hope there are no other versions of it...but this is the internet! Thank you!
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