Bastet Poem by Ima Ryma

Ancient Egypt goddess, Bastet,
Through the ages got shifting role.
But in the end, her job was set.
Domestic cats became her goal.
Depicted with a human bod,
Topped off with the head of a cat,
Her temple worthy of a god,
On a Nile island it was at.
Most of the mummies found therein
Were of beloved cats brought there so
Bastet's blessing, owners might win,
And off to bliss the cats could go.

Became the cat's meow - gee whiz!
Cat mummifying was big biz!