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DISCLAIMER: I do not own CATS. All rights go to their respective owners.

I'm definitely not great at poetry, but I just felt like writing some. Enjoy! (Or don't. I don't care.)

The life of a Jellicle Cat, really is all that. Your understanding becomes elevated, and your heart will become elated. But know this to be true, though the rules we have are relatively few, each and every one of them apply to us, and to you:

First of all, all our dialogue is in rhyme, all of the time. Though it may sound silly, our well-versed speech is a reminder of who we are. We are above all the rest, Jellicle Cats are simply the best, though others may find us quirky, strange, and bizarre.

If you are to break our code, only in the righteous name of the Everlasting and Jellicle Cat. For our rules are Everlasting's will, and that is that.

We enjoy diverse identities, though whatever interests you may pursue, we encourage you to stay in the Yard as much as you can. After all, we're your family! For you'll see that happiness is best found around us and each other, understand?

Living with man is allowed, but remember your family, your crowd. Though we age slowly, we don't stay young. Your children may be grown before you know it, then you may come to regret that you weren't there, the guilt leaving you stung.

If you're new to our group, welcome to our coop! The more the merrier, and we're always more than happy to add to our troop. But if no one else is willing to follow, you must cut off your ties, though it may cause you sorrow. But don't fret, you have a whole new life yet! We will heal your pain, and fill your heart's hole, for once you're one of us, you will become whole.

At minimal, you must be in the Yard once a summer. For that is when the sacred Jellicle Ball occurs, a time when all of us can concur, if you missed it, well it'd be a bummer!

If you are unsure what to do, ask Old Deuteronomy! Never one to be made of mockery, Old Deuteronomy knows best. His knowledge and wisdom will put an overworked mind to rest. His pure words are the law, which must be respected by all.

No need to question, doubt, or dissent, but a Jellicle Cat who has lost his way may need to repent. If you choose to go astray, then we shall turn away. You had your chance, but no longer you may dance, with your Jellicle brethren, because most importantly of all...

...The only way is the Jellicle Way.