Five Eyes

by Walter De La Mare — a poem card from Justes Mots

A whimsical narrative about three cats hunting rats in an old mill, featuring vivid imagery and playful personification. De La Mare employs his signature lyrical style to transform a mundane farmyard scene into enchanting verse. The poem appeals to those seeking lighthearted, nostalgic content with a touch of gentle humor.

In Hans' old Mill his three black cats
Watch the bins for the thieving rats.
Whisker and claw, they crouch in the night,
Their five eyes smouldering green and bright:
Squeaks from the flour sacks, squeaks from where
The cold wind stirs on the empty stair,
Squeaking and scampering, everywhere.
Then down they pounce, now in, now out,…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship