While I was out, the very old muse
Let herself in and fell asleep
Over a print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Called Cat Dressed As A Woman
Tapping An Octopus On The Head.
The cat looks pleased with himself;
The octopus is annoyed. This game
Has been going on for some time
With the cat entering the room
Where the octopus is trying to sleep
In increasingly elaborate costumes:
A porter; a fisherwoman;
The ghost of a wandering priest
With a basket-hat hiding his face;
Oda Nobanaga, holding a fan,
Preparing to inspire his troops
By dancing for them, Now,
He imfelinates a very great lady
Who expects to be obeyed.
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