Sir William Watson (2)

It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it
catches mice.

It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it
catches mice.

Too long, that some may rest,
Tired millions toil unblest.

Too long, that some may rest,
Tired millions toil unblest.

His friends he loved. His direst earthly foes--
Cats--I believe he did but feign to hate.
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His friends he loved. His direst earthly foes--
Cats--I believe he did but feign to hate.
My hand will miss the insinuated nose,
Mine eyes the tail that wagged contempt at Fate.

Black cat or white cat, it's a good cat that catches the mice.

Black cat or white cat, it's a good cat that catches the mice.

But when dread Sloth, the Mother of Doom, steals in,
And reigns where Labour's glory was to serve,
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But when dread Sloth, the Mother of Doom, steals in,
And reigns where Labour's glory was to serve,
Then is the day of crumbling not far off.