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Witnessing the Miracle of Birth

I stared as she lay on her side struggling to accomplish what nature demanded. I was seven--wide-eyed and curious. She was straining. Then out came a small wet glob-- and four more! Mama Kitty cleaned her babies lovingly. What a happy day! May 2, 2018, entered in Craig Cornish's Emotions That Rock You Contest

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Constance La France

Date: 10/30/2017 9:48:00 AM

Janice, congratulations on your win in my contest with this glimpse of birth and life, wonderful, I watched the same scene a few times in my life and it never fails to be beautiful !

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/30/2017 10:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance! Such scenes DO stay with us. Thanks for sponsoring. Janice

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/29/2017 6:57:00 PM

I love the imagery in your poem about such a life-giving event, Janice. Congratulations on your win.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/29/2017 7:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra! Janice

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 10/24/2017 8:03:00 PM

Such a cute wonderful memory Janice!~Good luck in the contest!~Che :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/24/2017 8:39:00 PM

Thanks so much, Che. Janice

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 10/23/2017 9:35:00 AM

Wonderful pen! My best to you for the contest :) xomo!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/23/2017 11:45:00 AM

It's funny what we remember, those most impacting moments, this miracle of life and display of mothering no doubt left an indelible impression, it would certainly have had on me. I'm so glad you shared it.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/23/2017 9:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Maureen! I'm 65 and still remember this clearly. Like many others back then, we had an outdoor toilet. Mama Kitty chose to give birth in there! Janice

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/23/2017 9:51:00 AM

Thanks so much, Maureen! I'm 65 and still remember this clearly. Like many others back then, we had an outdoor toilet. Mama Kitty chose to give birth in there! Janice