| Sylvie, aged 8, sunning herself in the rear courtyard |
| ... from ... The Ad-dressing of Cats Before a Cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend, Some little token of esteem Is needed, like a dish of cream; And you might now and then supply Some caviare, or Strassburg Pie, Some potted grouse, or salmon paste - She's sure to have her personal taste. (I know a Cat, who makes a habit Of eating nothing else but rabbit, And when she's finished, licks her paws So's not to waste the onion sauce.) A Cat's entitled to expect These evidences of respect. And so in time you reach your aim, And finally call her by her name. ... Thomas Sterns Eliot (1939) |
8 comments:
Cats are God's own creatures. I have a book called "The cat's whiskers" which is a collection of stories and poems on cats, edited by Peter Wells. It is fantastic.
Cats are gods. But they clean themselves. Touch only at your own risk.
This cat looks as if it's giving the world a raspberry. And it looks as if it has every right and reason to do so. Thanks for the ts eliot and the shot of a fellow feline. We do like to see our own kind included in this global survey from time to time.
The only cat in our family is a priss pot. She rules, as I guess they all do. YOurs today looks like a GIANT! HA
Fun photo,
V
Cats are most definitely gods, or more usually godesses. The Egyptians knew this. I read Virginias post as "piss pot" - oops.
Beautiful shot - I miss my cat.
My dogs have respect for cats, and view from a distance.
Wonderful portrait of Sylvie. Love that we are so close and sharing her cleaning experience. A beauty.
I love cats. Sylvie looks content.
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