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The day after Thanksgiving I didn't have to work So, I decided to do something which was kind of a quirk. I thought I would do some early shopping For those Christmas gifts that would be eye popping. As I started my car to begin my store raid Something went amiss to stop my escapade. I opened the hood to find the problem there When I saw it, it really gave me a scare. Our neighbor's black cat had crawled onto the engine block Feeling the warmth, but not taking stock. When I turned the key to give it a start The cat shrieked as its tail was nearly cut apart. Oh, it wasn't intentional that I hurt that poor pet But you've never seen anything like it I'll bet. When I heard the noise and the hissing you see, I thought one of the hoses had broken...leaking fluently. But it was the cat that was hissing when I raised the hood All he could think of was to jump for where I stood. With claws all out and teeth set to bite Him coming at me was quite the site. Fortunately he missed me with his outstretched paws, Or I would have been really attached to those razor like claws. When he hit the ground he ran away Scared the crap out of me...that's all I'll say. So I had to collect myself before I could go anywhere Went back to the house and just stood shaking there. Of course, I had to have a pop or two To settle my nerves before I started anew. Before I knew it, I was asleep in a chair I never attempted to go anywhere. All because a black cat wanted to keep warm In the end, I was thankful I did so little harm. "Black Friday" would have cost me a heck of a lot more Had it not been for that cat's dozing for sure. So, now whenever I go to the store I buy some cat food, for that kitty next door. He still remembers my opening that hood I still remember him trying to claw me where I stood. But we've come to an understanding that cat and me And I tap the car before starting it to let him see. As it is now...he stays out of my way, Except when I feed him, for all the money he saved me on "Black Friday".
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