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VALIYA’S POEM FOR PRACTICAL CATS
I promise to remember Bombalurina
When I want to get attention;
I promise to remember Tugger
When I go against conventions.
I promise to remember Plato
Whenever I’m being quiet;
I promise to remember Bustopher Jones,
When say I want to diet.
I promise to remember Munkustrap
Who taught me to be caring;
I promise to remember Jenny and Jelly
Who taught me to be sharing.
I promise to remember Mistoffelees
Who taught me to be clever;
I promise to remember Gus
Who taught me to endeavour.
I promise to remember Jemima
Whenever I sing a song;
I promise to remember Grizabella
When I feel I don’t belong.
I promise to remember Alonzo
Whenever I see someone show off;
I promise to remember Demeter
When I look at them and scoff.
I promise to remember Skimble
When I’m getting on a train;
I promise to remember Cori and Tanto
When I question if I’m sane.
I promise to remember Ademtus
When I pull a funny face;
I promise to remember Victoria
When I recompose my grace.
I promise to remember Pounce
Whenever I’m being daft;
I promise to remember Tumble
Whenever I’ve smiled or laughed.
I promise to remember Macavity
When hear of or see a crime;
I promise to remember Griddlebone and Growltiger
When I fall in love for the first time.
I promise to remember Cassandra and Exotica
When I’m being rather mysterious;
I promise to remember Etcetera and Electra
When I’m feeling rather delirious.
I promise to remember Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer
When I know I’ve done something naughty;
I promise to remember the Rumpus Cat
When I know I’m being haughty.
I promise to remember Deuteronomy
When I think of those who’ve gone;
But I promise to remember the Jellicles
When it’s time to finally pass on.