Kitten's Night Thought Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CCDD EEFF GGHHWhen Human Folk put out the light | A |
And think they've made it dark as night | A |
A Pussy Cat sees every bit | B |
As well as when the lights are lit | B |
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When Human Folk have gone upstairs | C |
And shed their skins and said their prayers | C |
And there is no one to annoy | D |
Then Pussy may her life enjoy | D |
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No Human hands to pinch or slap | E |
Or rub her fur against the nap | E |
Or throw cold water from a pail | F |
Or make a handle of her tail | F |
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And so you will not think it wrong | G |
When she can play the whole night long | G |
With no one to disturb her play | H |
That Pussy goes to bed by day | H |
Oliver Herford
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Ivy E. Allen : When I was in the 5th grade (1967), I'd take out my favorite book from the library called something like " My Poetry Book" which had this poem that was my ultimate favorite!!! I used to know it by heart, but at age 66, memories fade. I was so excited, to actually find "Kitten's Night Thought!" Some of the words seem different, but the ones I did remember, were perfect. I hope there are no other versions of it...but this is the internet! Thank you!
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