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Sherab Baby Rabbit Sitter

SheRab was the logical choice to watch my kittens
Born in the Year of the Rabbit. 
Highly intelligent, she understood their immaturity
Mistakes they might make before becoming hares

But what kind of a doe goes off and leaves her kits? My man asked.
He has no idea that I am terrified of my baby’s willfulness.
They can be destructive and vengeful.
Born in the Year of the Rabbit.

Three lucky days each month, and if I am fortunate
They will appear on weekends. 
The rest of the time I am trusting them to SheRab
For she had a similar kindling.

She will treat my kittens as if they are her own baby rabbits.
I leave them eagerly, knowing she will be affectionate and kind
And she can match their intelligence with her own.
The wisest choice a mother can make 
When she is born in a different Zodiac sign.

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger




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