THE "CATTY" CORNER

He meets the cats at Heaven's door
And bids them enter, rich or poor.
He welcomes them with arms spread wide
Then bends close to them, once inside.
And says to them, "It's Heaven's law:
You do not hiss, show teeth or claw.
For mice and bird, 'tis Heaven too.
You don't give chance,  you don't say 'boo!'"
Most cats regard Him long and well
and say "I'd rather go __"
Ah, well!
                      By John Quirk