Poems written by Peter Gibbs over 60 years, inspired by romance, travel, the beauty of nature, emotions and family and friends - peterspoetry.co.uk 

Alfie, The Royal Crescent Cat

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Jane Austen and Beau Nash were fans

Of Georgian gem Bath Spa

But in the Royal Crescent pads

A furry feline star

His name is simply Alfie

Fine buildings his domain

His owners live in one of them

But home he won’t remain

He likes his 5-star comforts

In neighbouring top hotel

The staff are known to welcome him

And plush beds suit him well

 He’s often in the garden

But inside suits him best

A window that’s left open

Will have him meet a guest

In film, they questioned, Alfie

What’s it all about?

But all who know this character

Would never turf him out.