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Birdsong

We can see the birds
Celebrating the new day
Filling the trees with their beautiful songs

We can see the birds
Flying through the sky
Glad to be alive on this lovely warm day

The world is stirring now
Welcoming the new day
Just happy to be alive

We can hear the birds
Hiding in the trees
Singing their songs to each other
For everyone to hear

We can see the birds
Returning to their nests
At the end of a hard day’s work

We can hear the birds
Calling goodnight to each other
As they tuck themselves in bed
Ready to start a new day.

A Cat Contract

When I bring you home
I will not expect you to
Start being sociable immediately
You will be frightened I know.

I solemnly promise to
Only give you the food you like
Play with you on demand
Not complain when my shoes are pouncing practice.

I faithfully promise I will
Love you unconditionally
Cuddle you and stroke you on command
My final promise to you is
I promise to give you titbits and treats when required.

Your promise to me is
That you will spoil me with prey
I will cuddle you and stroke you when you do.
This promise is written by A. Human.

A New Cat's Home

When you first brought me home
I found it very scary
Where was this strange place?
I didn’t know!

I had a good sniff round
Heard your reassuring tones
You told me it was fine
To be nervous about this strange new place.

You left me alone for the night
Hoping I’d settle in
I discovered the comfy bed
You’d got especially for me.

I discovered the warm places;
Settled into them straight away.
My favourite places to be are by the heater,
The warmest spot on the bed.

I’ve settled in really well now
I know for a fact I’m loved
You tell me all the time
And I love you in return!

The warmest places are all mine
But I’m happy to share!
The food is purr-fect
You know how to spoil me!

Now it’s time for another nap
I’ll go off and dream
About catching you some mice;
Maybe catch you a rat or a bird or two!

You Walk On By


I'm sat in my pen
With people all around
Wondering who to look at
I look at you
But you walk on by
Without a glance.

I'm sat here, lonely and afraid
Looking out at you
But you don't seem to notice me
And you walk on by.

I'm sat here wondering
If any of you will look at me
But no
You walk on by.

I'm still sat here waiting
For you to take me home
My old life was hard
But not as hard as watching you
Walk on by

I can't help my fear
I can't help my past
So I wish you would
Stop and look at me and
Not walk by

I've been here so long
Watching all of you people
But you don't notice me so
You walk on by

Over the Bridge

We knew the end was coming
It was plain to see
Things were not right with you, we knew

You’re in the better place
Where there is no pain
Where you can make new friends to play with
We will never forget you
You are still very special to us

We still miss you
They say time is a healer
But nothing can replace you
We just wish things could have gone differently
Wish you could have stayed with us

But you weren't well, it wasn't fair
To keep you suffering through the days
We chose our moment, said goodbye
Then you'd gone, flown up to Heaven
Where we'll meet you again

Christmas Prayer for Cats

Oh Lord keep my people safe
Protect them from the cold and damp
Show my people how lucky they are
Let them know presents are not everything.

I will do my best for them
I will give them all my love;
Share all my prey with them;
Give them a headful of bunts.

There's one other thing I want
I want it for my brothers and sisters
Out there in the cold
Lord, please keep them warm and safe
Let them know someone cares this Christmas

Oh Lord, please hear my prayer
All I ask for this Christmas in return
Is their love and strokes on my back.
Maybe some of their Christmas dinner as well.