As long as it lives. And no one should dare
To think all he owes is a kick and a “Scat!”
To poor little pussy because she’s a cat.
And if she must die, let it be by the way
That gives the least pain, is what Mercy would say.
Be kind to all creatures; our heart tells us why.
And he who cares not for the sufferer’s cry
Shall himself call in vain when the terror is nigh;
He who cares not for pain of man, beast or bird
Shall yet cry “himself and never be heard.”