I can be long or short, glass or wood, and cats try knocking things off me if they could. In a cabinet, closet, above the bed i can be, I'm a place to store books, or anything, really.

You click me to hold the hatch, A metallic guardian, your safety catch. Attention robbers who come to snatch, With me in place, you've met your match.

I am too small to be seen with your eye, but judge me not by my size. Split me and cities vanish.

Whether I'm a gift or a sport Get me near a kitty cat If it fits I sits.

From the pot to a bowl The goodies I surely cradle In a well stocked kitchen I am truly a staple.