The old maid and her tabby cat br Live together happily br in their small ground floor council flat br Where from the window they can see. br br Pedestrians who hurry by intent br upon their own affairs br But others walk more soberly br as though weighed down by worldly cares. br br They are content to stay at home br and watch the busy world go by br The cat is far too old to roam br her mistress ventures out to buy. br br Although she goes reluctantly br the food they need from local stores. br The grocers and the bakery. br The old cat stays at home of course br br but welcomes her ecstatically. br The moment that she steps inside br their haven of security. br Safe from the dangers of outside. br br They keep each other company br the old maid and her tabby cat. br They are contents as they can be br in their small ground floor council flat. br br 29-Jul-08 br http: blog.myspace.compoeticpiersbr br ivor or ivor.