When Edward Lear wrote "The Owl and the Pussycat" - in 1871 - one can only imagine that he wrote this poem of whimsical love and enchantment - to soothe his own heart - for if only he could dream!
Dreams of love in Italy - where Edward was living when he wrote this poem where the warm sun, and the Mediterranean blue waters must have inspired the author in the Land of Romance!
The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat.
They took some honey, and plenty of money, wrapped up in a five pound note.