Sleep when the Baby Sleeps… Unless you have a cat

Sleep when the baby sleeps 

The advice all new parents receive 

Unless of course you own a cat 

Who reminds you, he too has needs 

Your service may be required 

In the day or in the night 

He’s not picky when 

After all, he can’t tell time 

Yet somehow it seems 

He is the most persistent 

Whenever the baby is sleeping 

He needs you that instant 

It may be loud meows 

To alert you his food is half empty 

Or perhaps he’s trapped again 

In a room where he shouldn’t be 

He didn’t much appreciate 

The dog daring to show his face  

A kitty slap should remind 

The canine peasant of his place

 He may attempt to finally off 

Your house plant that’s barely alive 

Putting it out of its misery 

A favor really, to be eaten by a feline 

The milk the toddler was drinking 

Well, his majesty, the cat needs it more 

He’ll let you know when he’s finished 

You’ll find the cup on the floor 

He may need to expel 

A sudden bolt of energy 

That regal kingly persona, absent

In its place, the maniac you know him to be 

And after all of this, if you’re still not awake 

His most effective tactic to utilize 

A horrible, foreboding sound 

All cat companions (we don’t dare call ourselves their owners) recognize  

You’ll bolt straight from your spot 

At the over exaggerated hacking 

Trying to ensure your couch won’t catch 

The furball his royal pain is gagging   

By this time, the baby is awake again

Your opportunity missed 

You won’t be getting that nap   

But now, the cat will be taking his