Be Warned

I did not heed the warning I should have stopped to think It seems trouble finds me Every time I blink I cannot take my eyes off you In case you err again I did not expect this of you You are a pain When you arrived at my door One misty moisty morning It was my neighbour Who gave me this warning "You don't need a lodger." Is what she said Close the door immediately And go back to bed I went to close the door Before looking at your face You look so forlorn and dirty An utter disgrace How could I ignore you When you looked so sad and lost I opened the door wide Without counting the cost Of what was in store You walked in like you owned the place And sat down on the floor Forewarned is forearmed That's how the saying goes The new lodger certainly Kept me on my toes He had a huge appetite And picky what he ate Causing a fuss if I came in too late He made a mess Was clumsy as can be Who was the chump Who picked up after him ME My neighbour had warned me To think twice about this lodger Especially one more crafty Than the Artful Dodger I did not heed her warning Because I am smitten My darling lodger Is a precious little kitten