October 30, 1885

Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 to November 1, 1972) is still remembered as a major 20th century writer. And those knowledgeable about his life recall he was a cat person.

His best writing is superior to this poem we quote:

'It rests me to be among beautiful women
Why should one always lie about such matters?
I repeat:
It rests me to converse with beautiful women
Even though we talk nothing but nonsense,

The purring of the invisible antennae
Is both stimulating and delightful.'


I am not sure this poem is worth much, but for our purposes we recall the title of this verse: "Tame Cat."