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Lend Me A Kitten
I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives,
and
mourn after he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe just two or three.
But
will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and
should his stay be brief,
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I
cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons you can give
I
want this kitten to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And
from the folk that crowds life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when
I come to take
my kitten home again?
And my heart replied,
"My Lord, Thy Will Be Done."
For
all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
we'll
love him while we may.
And for the happiness that we've known,
forever grateful stay.
But
should you call him back
much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and
try to understand.
If by our love we've managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of
his sweet sweet love,
please help us while we grieve.
And when our cherished kitten
departs
this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for us to love all his life.
Author Unknown
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