I Love Little Pussy

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 food,
And she'll like me because
I am gentle and good.

I'll pat little Pussy,
And then she will purr,
And thus show her thanks
For my kindness to her;
I'll not pinch her ears,
Nor tread on her paws,
Lest I should provoke her
To use her sharp claws;
I will never vex her,
Nor make her displeased,
For Pussy can't bear
To be worried or teased.

By Jane Taylor