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The Cat Plays Teacher
The Cat in the Hat was a master of stories Â
he knew what to tell the small kids. Â
He talked of a wall taller than a great giant Â
and how grownups just did what they did. Â
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The black of his fur was incredibly soft Â
so the children would snuggle up close Â
Holding a hand or maybe his tail Â
Not knowing what it means to impose. Â
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The Cat didn’t care that the kids wanted cuddles Â
as long as he sat ‘gainst the wall Â
He had a long night and awfully long morning Â
and didn’t want to risk that he’d fall. Â
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He thought he could buy some good silver tape Â
and tape himself up straight and nice Â
Then after he read a few stories to them Â
would give them some valuable advice. Â
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He’d tell both the kids that they shouldn’t forget Â
that bedtime is good for your brain Â
and he’d throw in a reason or two, maybe three Â
’bout how no sleep can make you insane. Â
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The Cat would continue to tell both the kids Â
that a narrow path needs to expand Â
and leading a search or archeology dig Â
is like leading a great big brass band. Â
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He’d give them both tips that were equally good Â
to impress both their parents with how Â
He looked like a cat but was so super smartÂ
And that was the Cat’s cue to bow. Â
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He’d thank the small kids and both of their folks Â
and leave without leaving a mess Â
Dad would be getting his slippers and cozy bathrobe Â
while Mom just stood in her dress.Â
The kids said goodnight and said all their prayersÂ
to show their folks that they behavedÂ
Then they snuck to the window to make sure the catÂ
turned around and remembered to wave. Â
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