Henry Hudson, the master sage,
Writ large his name on history's page,
But you, you too, were a purr-sonage.
Shall the tale slight you, whose tail was a-quiver
As you and Hudson sailed up the river
Made only his by Time the giver?
Why did you take to adventuring,
Puss-illanimous fireside thing?
What was the cargo you hoped to bring?
Did you dream of multitudinous mice