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White Cat

What of this pregnant white cat?
Her dirty fur a smudge
Against the snow's clean canvas,
She mews at my door for milk.
A stranger to me, she appeared
Without express invitation.
And now, she lingers, like a cold.
This cat is an embarrassment.
Like friends whom I feed
Because I lack strength
To turn them away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 6, 2011 at 1:49 PM
That is the problem with stray cats; feed them once and they come back. But who could not feed a starving cat? A poem of strong images and of compassion. Nicely done.
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May 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Leo, you have a good heart,, turning away a situation is a test... we all have to experience,,, and your lack of strength is the beauty inside ,,, take care,..Linda
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