You are allowed to live here
Because I said you could
You better listen up
And treat me really good

When it's time for breakfast at 5 AM...
I expect "Johnny-on-the-spot"
Get outta bed, don't make me wait
'Cause I'll bug ya, really a lot

I'll take lots of naps, all day long
And sleep wherever I want to
You can rant and rave and carry on
I don't have to listen to you

So, when I leave your sofa
Full of fur and fuzz
Live with it...
That's what a cat does

And if you call for me to come
You don't have to worry
My hearing is very good, you know
I just don't need to hurry

HOWEVER...
As quick as lightning
I'll come a-runnin'
Whenever I hear
The electric can opener hummin'

When you came to pick a pet
You were checking out that bird
Then I caught your eye
When I looked at you and purred

NEWSFLASH!!
So, I think it's time you knew
You didn't pick me...
I picked YOU!!

© 02-08-07  Kathryn Sunday Davis
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