For Bella

For Bella.

Cats

Cats sleep,
anywhere,
Any table,
Any chair,
Top of piano,
Window-ledge,
In the middle,
On the edge,
Open Drawer,
Empty shoe,
Anybody's
Lap will do,
Fitted in a Cardboard box
In the cupboard
with your frocks-
Anywhere!
They don't care!
Cats sleep
Anywhere.

Eleanor Farjeon