For I Will Consider My Cat Jeoffry (Excerpt, Jubilate Agno) Comments
For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry.
For he is the servant of the Living God duly and daily serving him.
For at the first glance of the glory of God in the East he worships in his way.
For this is done by wreathing his body seven times round with elegant quickness.
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My latest cat detective story had multiple references to this Christopher Smart poem.
Ha! ! ! I loved this! ! ! A bit unexpected after reading the last few poems but desirable!
Ten, I would give more if Icould.I wish I could write like that.Inspired.
this is one of my favorites, but read the whole book! wonderful poetry from a so-called 'madman'. a definite 10!
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7/20/2025 11:40:17 AM # 1.0.0
Tried to give 5 stars but "join" badge came across the page and I only got to give 3. I did join but couldn't fix it as I had "already voted." I'm sure Christopher will forgive me, but perhaps Julian of Norwich will convey my regrets. She loved cats too.