Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LITTLE CAT ANGEL, by LEONTINE STANFIELD First Line: The ghost of a little white kitten Last Line: For the name of the kitten was love. Subject(s): Animals; Cats | ||||||||
THE GHOST of a little white kitten Crying mournfully, early and late, Distracted St. Peter, the watchman, As he guarded the heavenly gate. "Say, what do you mean," said his saintship, "Coming here and behaving like that?" "I want to see Nellie, my missus," Sobbed the wee little ghost of a cat. "I know she's not happy without me, Won't you open and let me go in?" "Begone," gasped the horrified watchman, "Why the very idea is a sin; I open the gate to good angels, Not to stray little beggars like you." "All right," mewed the little white kitten, "Though a cat I'm a good angel, too." Amazed at so bold an assertion, But aware that he must make no mistake, In silence, St. Peter long pondered, For his name and repute were at stake, Then placing the cat in his bosom With a "Whist now, and say all your prayers," He opened the heavenly portals And ascended the bright golden stairs. A little girl angel came flying, "That's my kitty, St. Peter," she cried. And, seeing the joy of their meeting, Peter let the cat angel abide. This tale is the tale of a kitten Dwelling now with the blessed above, It vanquished grim Death and High Heaven For the name of the kitten was Love. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOW THE MIRROR LOOKS THIS MORNING by HICOK. BOB THE LONELY MAN by RANDALL JARRELL IN SEVERAL COLORS by JANE KENYON OPENING HER JEWEL BOX by WILLIAM MATTHEWS HAZARD FACES A SUNDAY IN THE DECLINE by WILLIAM MEREDITH |
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