Keekster

I remember that day almost two decades ago
    when I came searching to fill a place in my soul
Your little arm reached out as far as it could
         and you just stopped me where I stood
Then you looked into my eyes and did your part
    For it was then I knew
         someday you would break my heart

I remember you young so full of life and delight
    a world to explore well into the night
where anything that moved, be it shadow or light
    you were ready to pounce and give it a fight
And I watched you for hours in those days of your life
    where you made me smile and feel all was just right

I remember too, not so long ago
    with cat dreams of flutters in a springtime glow
Your tail would twitch as you slept on your back
    in a windowpane of sunlight    
         and planned your attack
And when you awoke you would sniff at the air
    the chase was won so you'd groom your hair

I remember the years and each passing day
    as growing up and long naps replaced your play
We were the best of friends, you and I
    we even talked about the stars in the sky
And your favorite time was at night in bed
    where you would lay by my shoulder and rest your head

I remember the times both bad and the good
    we adventured them together everything withstood
Across the country travelling in a blizzard of snow
    or sitting at home near a cozy fire aglow
No matter what came or passed us by
    you always had a cat smile and a twinkle in your eye

I remember too, with each passing year
    I felt you would forever and always be here
And one day age just seemed to appear
    You talked more at night
         and no longer could hear
A small place inside of me was growing a fear

And I remember that night which had at last arrived
    when you entered the room to let me know
That when morning came we would have to part
    for the day you had promised a long time ago
         had finally come to break my heart

And now sometimes when my days seem long
    Though new friends are here to sing their songs
I remember your soft and sweet morning meows
    and I wish you were here where you belong
to hold you in my arms and make everything right
    to sleep on my shoulder for just one more night

How I miss her

Stan
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