Some look at the cat and say that he is selfish, and proud,
Or that he is headstrong and difficult to direct;
No loyal friend or guardian, the feline! they insist;
Quite unwilling to “roll over” or “fetch,” this is true;
An amazing predator, but a poor companion, say others
of slightly more balanced judgement, who prefer
the obsequious flattery and slobbering obedience of the canine;
Others, including the author of this poem, see it differently.Meanwhile, the cat goes about her graceful motions,
heedless of their many opinions,
takes what she needs from them,
and is content

 

 

–Tony Longshanks LeTigre