July 28, 2023

ART GALLERY, July 28


 Purrs, two little kitties, they lived by the sea.
They romped and rollicked throughout their days in a Land called Zoolatry.

Friends would come to visit.  Their pictures all could see, 
and read the stories of their glories they shared with you and me.

Purrs, two little kitties, they lived by the sea.
They played and preened throughout their days in a Land called Zoolatry.
Together they would travel, to places far and wide, 
to visit friends, meow hello, their human by their side.

Purrs, two little kitties, they lived by the sea.
Sometimes they hissed and furs would fly 
in that Land called Zoolatry.

Purrs, two little kitties, who lived by the sea, 
they loved their blog, they loved their friends 
in the Land called Zoolatry.

But even little kitties know that life doesn't stay the same.
Soon they'd travel far and wide to new places, 
new homes, there was no one to blame.

They'd leave behind the palm trees, 
the sun so bright, the sea,
to soon discover autumn leaves 
and snowflakes falling free.

Purrs, two little kitties, who once lived by the sea,
will now live happily ever after in a new
Land called Zoolatry.

Yes, still called Zoolatry.

Based on the song lyrics  ~ PUFF, THE MAGIC DRAGON, recorded in 1963 by Peter, Paul and Mary.  
Music and lyrics by Leonard Lipton and Peter Yarrow, from a poem written by Leonard Lipton in 1959 ©
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September 2012 through the following September was a time of great change for me, for my family.  In mid June of 2013, a major move took place traveling from south to north, Florida to Maryland.  Maggy and Zoey, the two little kitties of the Land of Zoolatry, though also moving, did not join me on my journey ~ each living happily ever after, for many years in their respective new homes, with new pet parents and fur-siblings.  During this transition, the Zoolatry blog went silent for a time.  This blog header and poem were published during the time we were offline.   


24 comments:

  1. zoolatry is the land for the kitties... always ... the best..

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  2. Love the Summer header - Love your song and we love your Zoolatry blog♥

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  3. How wonderful. I heard dad humming this tune as he read your version. Looks like we'll be making a similar move south to north, likely in the coming weeks if all goes as planned. A most enjoyable Art Gallery post and calming read in these, our up-in-the-air times. Thank you!

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  4. Mom heard that song in her head before she read it was from Puff and the Magic Dragon. Very cute!

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  5. The header was so sweet, Ann. I remember that song, used to love it as a child. Of course now I'll have it in my head all day. Ha. BTW, I just use Feedly for all the blogs I follow, easier for me than subscribing somehow. Take care.

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  6. Zoolatry is the land of cats and dogs and fun and stories and pictures of all of that. we are happy to know you and your blog buddies

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  7. So many changes over the years. Proof that life is in constant motion.
    here's to many more years of memory making!
    Purrs, Julie

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  8. We are fortunate that our Mom got to meet you and those two beautiful girls before your move.

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  9. That's such a sweet poem telling the tale of your beautiful kitties.

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  10. Ann what a beautiful way to let all your fans know what was going on. Maggie and Zoey and Eric and Flynn were two of the feline blogs we first found.
    Hugs and happy weekend
    Cecilia

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  11. Bravo, again! This one could make a good children's story, purrhaps even a book if you added others. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

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  12. Wherever you move and whoever you share your blog with, it will always be Zoolatry.

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  13. What a beautiful poem about two very adorable and adventurous kitties!

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  14. A nice poem and picture! Its a good story for sure!

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  15. Great poem. They will forever live in our hearts. XO

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  16. I'm so glad you came back, now i have the opportunity to learn about you and all the animals which have been part of the Zoolatry Family. Thank you for joining Feline Friday!

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  17. We didn't much know the early version(s) of Zoolatry, but we LOVE the current one. Your Maggie and Zoey were beautiful, and now as Angels of course they still are and will be forever.

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  18. It's so sad to have to give up your beloved fur babies, and sometimes it's the best thing for them. Love the poem, and as soon as you told its inspiration, I could see see and hear it.

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  19. Such a special poem, and a beautiful way to remember what was such a time of transition. We loved Zoolatry then, and we love it now.

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  20. I just love this beautiful tribute. It's so surreal and heartbreaking when our originals who helped inspire us are no longer here in, but always with us in our hearts and memories. I think Zoolatry is a beautiful forever land to be. Sending hugs....PS - Puff the Magic Dragon was one of my fave shows growing up! PS2 - thank you for joining in our #FlashbackFriday blog hop. <3

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