The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

What to Wear for a Catnap

My cat’s pyjamas look so smart
worn casually all day,
with slippers lined in softest fur
and dressing gown, dove grey.

The tailor cut the stylish lines
to suit a slinky frame,
then trimmed the collar in white fluff
and made the cuffs the same.

There’s really nothing like a cat
to model sleep attire,
while stretching out upon the bed
or lounging by the fire.

About the Writer


Dayle Olson

Dayle’s poems are inspired by watching birds and animals near the river town of Cathlamet, Washington. She recently was invited to read one of her poems at a Poetry Competition in Felixstowe, England. She likes to wear old-fashioned hats and have friends over for tea and biscuits. When she’s not being bossed around by two cats, Kitty and Town Crier, she enjoys drawing pictures with her grandchildren.