HOW I appreciated the wonderful poem 'The Cat' by Norman Crompton (LET, August 4) -- so imaginative, clever and really witty.

Some folk prefer cats to people (forgive me, dog-lovers all). However, I am sure the Almighty gave us cats to love and cherish, for quiet company and to keep us guessing.

M McKENNA (Miss), Knowles Street, Rishton.