English poem
The Cat’s Enemies
by E. V. Lucas (1868–1938)
Among the cat’s persistent foes, The dog deserves the foremost place: The moment Puss is seen, off goes The dog in ever-zealous chase.
And cockatoos and parrots hate The cat, with all their strength of beak. And magpies never hesitate To call her coward, thief and sneak.