We didn't know just what to give
A mouse? A rat? "No! Let it live!"
Perhaps a little gold canary
For your anniversy-ary.

Something very nice to eat?
A plate of chopped up liver meat?
Or Tripe and Eel in Salmon Jelly?
Just the thing for an upset belly.

Velvet cushion? Sheepskin rug?
Soft caress? A little hug?
Or what about some lukewarm milk?
Flowing smooth as ivory silk.

A teddy bear? A feline doll?
Some cream for your cholesterol?
And so we give up - "Let's ask Mum!"
And she suggests this Bottle o' Rum.

Happy Anniversary
Number 9

With love from Katrinka & Chess