A/N: Hi everyone; I wasn't originally going to publish this piece as an official poem (or oath, depending on how you want to look at it) but my much-loved friend Rovalo suggested the idea, so I took the advice of sharing it publicly with all of you. This poem is also on my profile; if any of you would like to repost this onto your own profile, then by all means you can. I only ask though that you don't pose this poem as your own and that you recognise me as the author of this work if you do.

I have to give a ton of thanks, to Rovalo for encouraging me to publish this poem. For those of you who haven't already read Rovalo's story, 'The Jellicle Oath'— I seriously recommend it :)

My current CATS story, 'The Way Things Were' is still in progress, so to any followers who have been reading this—I promise I haven't abandoned this work—I haven't been able to update or even write recently because I've been so busy with schoolwork and training. But I promise—I will update at some point :D

Even though it pains me to admit that I don't own CATS, I'm sure the Jellicles and I would much appreciate if you let me know what you thought of this piece ;) And if any of you would be interested in reading a proper story of mine, feel free to check out 'The Way Things Were' :)

Thanks again and enjoy :D

VALIYA'S POEM FOR PRACTICAL CATS

I promise to remember Bombalurina

When I want to get attention;

I promise to remember Tugger

When I go against conventions.

I promise to remember Plato

Whenever I'm being quiet;

I promise to remember Bustopher Jones,

When say I want to diet.

I promise to remember Munkustrap

Who taught me to be caring;

I promise to remember Jenny and Jelly

Who taught me to be sharing.

I promise to remember Mistoffelees

Who taught me to be clever;

I promise to remember Gus

Who taught me to endeavour.

I promise to remember Jemima

Whenever I sing a song;

I promise to remember Grizabella

When I feel I don't belong.

I promise to remember Alonzo

Whenever I see someone show off;

I promise to remember Demeter

When I look at them and scoff.

I promise to remember Skimble

When I'm getting on a train;

I promise to remember Cori and Tanto

When I question if I'm sane.

I promise to remember Ademtus

When I pull a funny face;

I promise to remember Victoria

When I recompose my grace.

I promise to remember Pounce

Whenever I'm being daft;

I promise to remember Tumble

Whenever I've smiled or laughed.

I promise to remember Macavity

When hear of or see a crime;

I promise to remember Griddlebone and Growltiger

When I fall in love for the first time.

I promise to remember Cassandra and Exotica

When I'm being rather mysterious;

I promise to remember Etcetera and Electra

When I'm feeling rather delirious.

I promise to remember Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

When I know I've done something naughty;

I promise to remember the Rumpus Cat

When I know I'm being haughty.

I promise to remember Deuteronomy

When I think of those who've gone;

But I promise to remember the Jellicles

When it's time to finally pass on.