A tale of an alley cat

I am originally an alley cat who is looked after every dayBy a smashing elderly couple who really went out of their wayTo gain my confidence and help to make me a sociable house catAnd it took a very long time before I would lie on the fireside mat. They named me Tiger Tim and tempted me everyday with fish And put fresh milk out for me every morning in a china dish
 
I took to the old couple and they put a flap in the back door So I could come and go as I pleased, they got to know the score.
 
I repaid them by ripping curtains and chairs to sharpen my claws But they still wanted to help me when I had glass stuck in my paws.
 
I met a female alley cat, she looked so bedraggled and worn  So I decided to take her through the cat flap to stay with me till morn.
 
The look on the face of my couple as they saw two cats not one I was wary of them and was expecting a scolding as I got ready to run.
 
But surprisingly they fussed us stroking our heads with care Saying at the same time that my friend was welcome there.
 
So now I have a Mrs to look after plus three extra mouths to feed. I think my elderly couple now know that they tamed me well indeed.

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