“Mort aux chats” is a carefully crafted poem, well disguised and veiled.

We cannot, therefore, be
100% certain of Porter’s intentions when he was writing the poem. However, what is certain is that
Porter is talking about intense power, influence and evil, which he wants us to know more about
through studying his poem thoroughly. At that point, Porter is aiming to be a witness for his race,
realising that maybe he is guilty of prejudice too and regretting, while attempting to drive the reader to
confess and repent for the crimes he/she may have committed as well.