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Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?
I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But should you call him back much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.
Author Unknown
Model is Mikey
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Comment by yoga on August 19, 2011 at 12:57pm -
nice.... :)
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Comment by Janna Slaback on August 16, 2011 at 10:16am -
What a great photo and I love the poem, too! I'm an animal lover ... DOGS! And it made me think of our beloved black lab, Matilda, who was only 8 years old when she died from diabetes of all things. Heartbreaking!
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Comment by direwolf on August 14, 2011 at 7:16pm -
great lighting.
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Comment by Prasun Biswas on August 12, 2011 at 4:51am -
nice back light...beautiful shot...
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Comment by Peter J. Lami Jr. on August 11, 2011 at 12:04pm -
wonderfull picture and the poem is every bit as beautifull. a must read for anyone that has ever loved an animal (cat or other). I have to say that it brought a tear to my eyes as read this and thought of an orange tabby I had when I was younger and who was called home at the age of 7, more years than some I know but still nowhere near enough. please keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your photography, I also love to take pet photos and would love to hear how you got this pose from the cat in this pic!!
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Comment by himmat chhayani on August 10, 2011 at 7:55pm -
Verry Nice Shot & Superb Word
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Comment by Jenny Harding on August 10, 2011 at 12:52pm -
Thank you Jennifer
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Comment by Chris James on August 10, 2011 at 11:20am -
Nice shot !
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Comment by Penny Dykes on August 10, 2011 at 7:45am -
beautiful photo & poem!
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Comment by Dani lynn Redgrift on August 10, 2011 at 7:43am -
very nice!
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