Let’s get it on, Marvyn - my furry friend

I had breakfast with Marvyn today, we each shared a goal

Me with my full coffee cup, and he with his pet’s bowl

For me, a bacon sandwich; for him his favourite treat

Then I settled down to stroke his ears, while he nuzzled at my feet

He sleeps up on the shed top roof with leaves above for shade

He can be there most of the day, till sunlight starts to fade

And if my backdoor’s open, suddenly there he appears

To pop in for a cuddle or a stroke behind his ears

In short, I’m in love with next door’s cat, in that I feel no shame

I love our strange acquaintance, and I'm sure he feels the same

For at least 10 years, this outdoor cat that doesn’t go too far

Circuits the garden and knows the Dreamies I keep in a jar

And though he doesn’t belong to me I feel in my defence

He caught my eye one day as I saw him stroll across my fence

I used to be afraid of cats and then one day I said, “Hi”

He turned his tabby face my way, and now I can’t think why

All because of the visits from this friendly and noble puss

I’m so glad I’m no longer that scared and fearful wuss

And ok, with the moggy treats I’ve become this cat’s enabler

But I can’t help but love my feline next door neighbour