The Berserker and the Black Cat

When a black cat passed his way
Berserker thought, “My lucky day!”
And yet the puss-cat would not stay.
I wonder why?

“Berserker!” thought that feline mind.
“He bites his shield! He's mad! Unkind!”
Puss ran and left the man behind.
I wonder why?

poem © Celia Warren 2015