Loving AnimalsMy kitten with a length of stringis jumping through a babbling spring. She looks at me with eyes of blue and slaps my foot for a pat or two. The love she shows as I stroke her soft fur Is a purr of contentment for loving her. My dog so spunky, sassy and proud welcoms my arrival with a chase at the crowd. He rushes to me and gives my hand a quick lick And dances in circles as I pitch him a stick. He loves me I know for in his eyes it shows. A friendship so moving and flows as it grows. My birds are so loving and happy to be In a cage in a room with a window and me. They whistle and chatter as I walk past their cage Begging to be held in a flurry of rage. The love that they show me is soulful and pure To lose them weighs more than a heart can endure. When I leave this earth I know I will see All my animal friends who shared life with me We'll run throught the heavens with vigor and glee And play on the moonbeams so happy and free My family and friends will also be here In a place where God's love fills the heavens with cheer. 
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