Peer Pressure and Black Panthers

Drifted asleep, and dreamed about entering my bedroom and discovering a black panther half-hidden behind a couch. Not wanting to cause a fuss, I put on a black leather jacket, got into bed, and tried to fit in.

Scott sends this:

The Panther
By Ogden Nash

The panther is like a leopard,
Except it hasn't been peppered.
Should you behold a panther crouch,
Prepare to say Ouch.
Better yet, if called by a panther,
Don't anther.