Sleeping Places

I have a blanket on the couch - a perfect sleeping place. 

And sometimes when I’m cold, I put the blanket on my face.

I've got a radiator bed - it's lovely for a sleep.

It's high up from the floor; it’s warm and furry, soft and deep.

Then there's my little doughnut bed; it's in a quiet spot.

I sleep there if the humans have their TV loud a lot.

My daytime naps are in the chair that rocks - it must be mine,

as they put another blanket there so that I can recline!

I sleep on Mum as well sometimes. I do this just for her,

as she says she really likes it, though I never hear her purr.

You may well wonder why I need so many sleeping spots

when humans only have one bed. I know it seems a lot.

But cats can sleep for twenty hours of every twenty-four.

If I can manage it, I like to make it even more.

So one bed would be boring - I like to get around. 

I move from bed to bed and sometimes doze off on the ground!

A cupboard would be cosy but the humans close the doors.

So at the very least, I like two beds, or three, or four.

It's hard work being feline – I hope you understand -

I need my rest, but stay awake for meal times, if I can.

I like to keep you company. I’ll curl up on your lap.

Just love me, stroke me, be there! While I … take a little nap.

Copyright Sheila Norton 2026