Lullaby For The Cat

Portrait of Elizabeth Bishop
Elizabeth Bishop 1911–1979

Minnow, go to sleep and dream, Close your great big eyes; Round your bed Events prepare The pleasantest surprise.

Darling Minnow, drop that frown, Just cooperate, Not a kitten shall be drowned In the Marxist State.

Joy and Love will both be yours, Minnow, don't be glum. Happy days are coming soon-- Sleep, and let them come...

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  1. allie Belgium

    i really like it, good goood

  2. micki United States

    poem is cute i love kitties.

  3. alexis United States

    cute i like it alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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