A Kitten's Christmas

by Leo

These humans are kind: They've brought in a tree. I know they can't climb, So it must be for me ! It stands in a pot, Of earth mixed with clay. Yet when I start digging, They chase me away ! They've hung shiny streamers, >From each prickly branch. They'll make a fine plaything, When I get the chance ! They're wrapping their presents, The paper is nice. The contents are strange though, No birds ,fish or mice ! I played with the streamers And a round shiny ball; Then to my horror, The tree starts to fall ! The humans are angry. They put me outside. What to do next, I can't yet decide. Something is cooking, What a wonderful smell ! But will they share it ? You never can tell. I jump on the counter, And sniff at the plate. The humans then move it Alas I'm too late! I'm tired of Christmas, It's no fun I say. They have all these things But they won't let me play! Christmas morning is here. O, what a great time! I've a new catnip mouse And the turkey's divine!