“ Abyssinias "I met a traveler from an antique land Who said: A huge four-footed limestone form Sits in the desert, sinking in the sand. Its whiskered face, though marred by wind and storm, Still flaunts the dainty ears, the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share Image
“Let us roam then, you and I, When the evening is splayed out across the sky [...] Paths that follow like a nagging accusation… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ The Prologue to TERRITORY LOST "Of cats' first disobedience, and the height Of that forbidden tree whose doom'd ascent Brought man into the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ To a Vase "How do I break thee? Let me count the ways. I break thee if thou art at any height My… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ The End of the Raven "On a night quite unenchanting, when the rain was downward slanting I awakened to the ranting of the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“He would have finished Goddam off then and there, but pity stayed his hand. 'It's a pity I've run out of bullets,' he thought.” — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“Ah, fish, there is no fare Quite like a flounder! They surely will not miss A piece or two from stacks of sole like… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ Mealtime "A mousie squealing in a trap Woke me from my morning nap. Wasn't he so very sweet To tell me it was… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“And indeed there will be time To wonder, 'Do I shed?' and, 'Do I shed?' Time to turn back and stretch out on the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“Behold the day-break! I awaken you by sitting on your chest and purring in your face, I stir you with muscular paw-prods, I rouse… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“You can never know where I am or what I am, But I am good company to you nonetheless, And really do regret I… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ Abyssinias "I met a traveler from an antique land Who said: A huge four-footed limestone form Sits in the desert, sinking in the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“The noisy jay swoops by and reviles me, he complains of my meow and my malingering. I too am not a bit subdued, I… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“If you can try to nap where someone's sitting, Although there is another empty chair, Then rub against his ankle without quitting Until he… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“ From CATS ARE KIND "I saw a dog pursuing automobiles; On and on he sped. I was puzzled by this; I accosted the… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
“I situate myself, and seat myself, And where you recline I shall recline, For every armchair belonging to you as good as belongs to… — Henry N. Beard Copy Share
