The Gift

With careful hands she fitted both the buttons on the face.
She sewed the mouth down under, then the nose went right in place.
Two little furry ears on a little furry head.
The kitten was created with a needle and some thread.

The weaving of the basket took at least a day or two.
A ring of lace around the top, and then the job was through.
The handmade flowers topped it off, what beauty they'd provide.
The kitten and a ball of yarn were neatly placed inside.

A note was written thoughtfully. It came straight from the heart.
"To Mommy's precious little girl", was how the words would start.
The note was filled with mother's love, and then sealed with a kiss.
The little girl could not recieve a greater gift than this.

The gift was given to a child so tender, yet so brave.
The mother said one last goodbye and left it on the grave.