The Pussy Cat and the Owl

THE PUSSY CAT AND THE OWL (With apologies to Edward Lear) The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea In a Sealink Hovercraft. They took some hash and plenty of cash Wrapped up in a banker’s draft. The Owl looked up to Telstar above And played to an electric guitar. “I’d like to take you to Capri Pussy love, But the lead wouldn’t reach that far - that far, that far. But the lead wouldn’t reach that far.” Pussy said to the Owl, “It’s perfectly foul, The discords you play on that thing. But I’d still like to marry - it’s your baby I carry. We’d better look out for a ring.” They sailed that night to the Isle of Wight. The place where the tourist goes. And there on the quay, a Punk they did see With ring through the end of his nose. Owl said, “Do you agree to sell for 5p your ring?” Said the Punk, “I will not.” So, unable to wed, they cohabit instead With a commune at Cowes - in a squat. They dine on the floor and have yoghurt galore Which they eat with a white plastic spoon. Then - with a new partner each, they go down to the beach And smoke pot by the light of the moon, the moon, the moon. And smoke pot by the light of the moon. 20th December 2020 Parody of a Famous Poem contest Sponsor - L Milton Hankins