Animal heaven is where…
By AJ O’Brien.
Dogs ride little green bicycles
and take kittens for a ride,
where when the sun goes down
lions and deer, sleep side by side.
Where every Friday, foxes gather
along with hamsters and chickens,
upon a cloud of silken white
to discuss the works of Charles Dickens.
Where bats have super eyesight
and giraffes never have sore throats,
grizzly bears wear nose pegs
when dancing with smelly goats.
Where horses race snails
and snakes are never ever mean,
all frogs have a leg on each corner
and cows sing in fields of green.
Where all ants are named Eric
and ducks wear little blue hats,
dolphins sunbathe on the beach
and penguins are super acrobats.
Where tigers drink red wine
and spiders weave webs of gold,
fish swim and are never caught
and polar bears don’t know the word cold.
Animal Heaven is where
when their time has come,
all God’s creatures go
and do nothing, but have fun.
This is beautiful! This becomes the dawn of an uncommon unity – the light of perfect harmony!
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Thank you. π
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You write so well
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Thank you very much.
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The pleasure is definitely mine xo
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This is so cute! I think it would help children heal as they think about their loved fur friends when they cross the rainbow bridge. It helps me, too. I’ve got a senior kitty, 17 years old that is still hanging in there, but I’m preparing myself for when he’s gone some day. You and I both share a love of dark poetry and children’s poetry. π
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
And all the best to your Kitty. 17 years old is impressive.
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Certainly! And thank you, heβs a tough old gramps. π
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Delightful! π
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Thank you so much. π
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I’ve returned to this poem more than once!
Some have likened it to a gospel hope (and I can see that) but I would describe it as a safe trip on LSD . . . so surreal and colorful and fun that once is not enough.
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Thank you very much, Andrew. Appreciated.
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a playful variation on my favourite gospel song, ‘Peace in the Valley’
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Thank you very much.
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Your work provided a moment of brilliance that I needed today. Thank you!
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Thank you so much.
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Have a Merry Christmas, Alan! And a happy and healthy New Year!
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Thank you, Anna.
And a very Happy Christmas to you also.
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so great to hear from you, praying you are blessed, Merry Christmas my friend.
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Thank you.
And a Merry Christmas to you Sir.
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With Christmas now approaching, I thought you might enjoy this:
The carol “The Friendly Beasts” dates from the 12th Century. It is believed to be the oldest Christmas carol.
Blessings,
A. β€
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It’s a wonderful Christmas carol, Anna.
Thank you for sharing. π
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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, Alan!
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Thank you so much, Anna.
Happy Thanksgiving to you also.
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Lovely poem
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Thank you so much.
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My pleasure πΈ
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I so enjoyed this poem. Such lovely imagery!
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Thank you very much.
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Endearing and a lovely start to the week
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Thank you very much.
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So colorful and creative! I’m smiling, smiling.
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Thank you so much Andrew.
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” ‘The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpentβs food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain,’ says the Lord” (Isaiah 65: 25).
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Thank you Anna.
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Reblogged this on Frederick Anderson and commented:
If it isn’t, this should be true! Thank you ‘Incarcerated Shadows’ = please do visit his site…
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Thank you so much for the Reblog, Frederick.
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Reblogging this on Frederickanderson. Smashing little piece of poetry!
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You’re very kind. Thank you.
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Lovely sentiments, Alan. I have lost my fair share of beloved pets, and would like to think there is such a place for them in the hereafter.
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Thank you so much Kathy.
I hope all is well.
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My pleasure reading, Alan.
Iβm fine, just not feeling much like writing.
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I like to believe this is absolutely true, and I know it’s absolutely beautiful. If this touching poem is an expression of a recent loss, then you have my deepest sympathies. The only thing wrong with dogs is they don’t live long enough….
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Thank you so much, Ann.
Actually, this is a poem I wrote with
children in mind. But I did write a poem for my dog
Cara, when she passed away. Maybe I should post that.
And you’re so right. They don’t live long enough.
We got Cara from Battersea Dogs home. She was six years old.
And absolutely beautiful.
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I think the beauty of writing is that something written for children can speak to adults just as well! And I think your poem transcends the age very well. So sorry about Cara…. And if you feel comfortable with doing so, you should post the poem you wrote about her death. I think all of us who have lost a beloved dog relate to it, and for some reason, sharing out grief with others helps us all. But obviously, the choice is yours and yours alone!
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Thank you, Ann.
And I think I will post Cara’s poem.
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I am very moved by this piece. The imagery is disarming but there seems to be such a deep sadness behind the words. Great work.
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You’re very kind. Thank you.
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Absolutely love this β€οΈ
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Thank you my friend. π
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My pleasure, HL
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Oh, Alan, I love this poem so much! Having a feeling it was influenced by your grandchild and maybe a pet that has passed? It’s a beautiful way to explain death to a young child because they have such magical sweet minds.
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Your’re very very kind, Michele.
Thank you. π
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Charmin piece. Love this!
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Thank you kindly.
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I love, love, love this poem. Shall forward it to the animal-lovers in my life. Cheers.
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Thank you very much.
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I’m literally in tears. This was so sweetβ€
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Many Thanks. Appreciated.
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So wonderful! The last line made me cry.
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Thank you so much.
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