I learned everything

That I need in this lifetime



From my cat



When you are tired



Curl up in the sun and sleep



If you are hungry



Eat



But only until you are full



If you are in a playful mood



Play



If you love someone



Show them



Rub up against them



As often as you can



If you have something to say



Speak



If you have business to do



Do it



If you are thirsty



Drink



(Just don’t use the paint water glass



In the studio of your mistress)



But most importantly I learned



Not to think of my next 8 lives



But just to live fully in this one



Purr as often as it seems natural



And watch out for cars and things



That are bigger than you