Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver

In "The Kitten," Oliver describes burying a stillborn, deformed kitten in the yard. Why does she choose to bury the kitten privately?

In "The Kitten," Oliver describes burying a stillborn, deformed kitten in the yard. Why does she choose to bury the kitten privately?

Asked by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:25

Last updated by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:26

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Answered by Jill W on 18 Aug 11:26

Oliver buried the kitten privately because it was one of the wonderful things that the world produces.

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Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver