LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE CAT ON MY LAP

When you come home from the Diner
	And lay back in your recliner
And a cat jumps up into you lap
You can push the cat away
	Say, "Try some other day"
But she'll look at you like you are some sort of sap.

Now you can try to fight it
	Pretend that you are benighted
But it will not change a single thing.
You can just ignore the kitty
	(Whether you live in town or city)
But with her gentle purring she will sing.

So just take the time to learn a lesson
	From your cat's unique obsession
Instead of fighting again your loosing battle.
See how quickly she can let go
	Of her battle with her new foe
She never carries on as if she's rattled.

She can have a "hissy fight"
	With a cat when she thinks she's right
But she never keeps it in when the fighting's through.
So when you are again upset
	And your mind filled with regret
Letting go is the best thing you can do.

Although her battle may be intense
	She never does stay tense
But on your lap you find she just relaxes.
Perhaps it is just because
	She really has no claws
Or maybe it's because she pays no taxes.

So, if she sits on your pants or dress
	Learn from her to have no stress
But totally relax now that your done.
And when your day is through
	Here is just the thing to do
Let your problems end with the setting sun.

ghvs 12/10/96