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There are three little kittens
Living in this house,
None of them is bigger
than a little grey mouse,
But they sound like cattle
when they romp down the hall or they run through the house.

While chasing a ball
These three little kittens
Can make so much noise,
When they play with the pots and pans
As if they were toys.

These three little kittens
Now nested in my lap,
Are so cute and sweet
When they finally take a nap.

- poem by a budding poet



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Harkiran Kaur said…
Nice poem by budding poet! :=)
3:19 PM
Anonymous said…
hehe cute
5:37 AM
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