With curious eyesThe inquisitive birdStruts slowly towards its new discovery.What could it be,That strange creature,with fur; and nose placed so queerly?

It just jumped down from my lap,And is now rounding the coop.Its tail twists all around,Like a long, coily snake.But it’s fuzzy, not smooth,And has long hairs on its face.

The fowl now stretches its feathered neck,Blinking as she cautiously reaches.And quick as a wink,My young chicken’s beakIs through the wire—And pecks the cat’s left ear.