At The Taxidermist Poem by Kim Barney

Scene: A taxidermy shop, where a lady has just brought in her two pet squirrels, both of which died today.
The following conversation takes place: (the lady speaks first, then the taxidermist, then the lady again.)

'I loved them so. You know, the bands
of love are strong. Everyone understands.'

'You loved them; that's what counted.
So did you want them mounted? '

'Oh, no, not that! Just holding hands! '