Was There a Kitten?
For "Mary" to hold
When days were gray
And nights were cold
Was there a kitten
In "Mary's" arms
That felt the comforts
Of her charms
Was there a kitten
Black or white
That slept near "Mary"
Every night
Was there a kitten
Softly purring
Listening, loving
And reassuring
advertisement
Perhaps next door
That longed for cuddling
Evermore
I think there was a kitten
Which may have been a stray
That came to know my "Mary"
If only for one day
Jeanne a.k.a. "Mary"
Beyond the Canvas is a compilation of photograph/painting comparisons with poetry, depicting a little girl placed for adoption in 1966 ... who grew up on canvas. Was There A Kitten? is the third in a unique series created by Van Sleet over a twenty-six year period. As an artist she processed, through painted portraits, a silent longing for her stranged child. When the two met as women in 1993, Susan saw for the first time the daughter she had only imagined for nearly three decades.
Credits: Susan Van Sleet
Visitor Comments
(0) - Be the first to comment
Adding your comments contributes to the adoption community. Please keep all comments on topic and civil. Visitors are invited to comment and vote for or flag comments based on appropriateness and helpfulness. All comments must adhere to our commenting rules and are subject to moderation.
Change
Change Location
Specifying your location helps us to provide resources and information specific to your area. To specify your location, use the 'Settings' tab at the top right of the page.
advertisement
Adoption Photolisting
Parent Profiles
Richard & Debra (VA)
We are two loving parents -- a warm stay-at-home mom and a bright, professional, fun-loving dad. We are financially secure and part of a diverse community. We'd love to hear... [more]
Directory of Adoption Professionals
Find a professional
for all of your adoption needs including:
for all of your adoption needs including:
