Frustration Tableau

I dare not set free
kitten I have saved
from a certain death.
Crying at the door
she does not recall
how her siblings died.

October 15, 2014

Joyce Johnson

Written for contest. "Design Your Tableau"

# 1 quote You become responsible forever for what you have tamed."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 10/29/2014 9:44:00 AM
Great one about the topic chosen..I enjoyed reading your winner..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 10/25/2014 9:12:00 PM
yes, another pet lover like me with this tableau. Whatever happened to that poor kitty? So glad you won with this one. Congrats, Joyce.
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Date: 10/25/2014 7:22:00 AM
- There are many that I have read before .... and many who not arrived at the winners list .... but, everyone can not win! - Really hard to judge .... (glad it's not me :) - In my eyes, everyone is so beautiful written! - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - Have a restful and lovely weekend,Joyce - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/25/2014 5:41:00 AM
A touching piece of writing, congrats on the win, Joyce
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Date: 10/25/2014 5:25:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win.
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Date: 10/24/2014 5:25:00 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Joyce. I think this is beautiful that you saved that kitten.
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Date: 10/24/2014 4:07:00 PM
what a touching write Joyce many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 10/16/2014 2:25:00 PM
So true maybe find a new home? Light & Love
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Date: 10/16/2014 8:15:00 AM
Oh that is tough, sadness at the lost, but hope for the kitten, hold her safely in your home. hugsxx
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Date: 10/15/2014 9:39:00 PM
Hi Joyce...your compassion is evident in this beautiful poem...jimbo
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Date: 10/15/2014 9:38:00 PM
Ah, semisweet Joyce. Lucky mitten to of found you.
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