A Princess's Tale

Of the loss of my daughter's little furry friend

When sadness overwhelms you, and fears will not subside

It is comforting to have, a friend there at your side

And it matters not if they can speak, or if they're tall or smart

But only if they bring you peace, and snuggle near your heart

When life was hard and love was far, she came to share her world

Two delicate soft prisoners, two unassuming girls

So soft and warm, yet lightning fast, and curious of snout

An explorer and a mountaineer, just bursting to break out

Yet, when faced with larger worlds, she clambered to her side

And sought her breath and silhouette, and there chose to abide

And so entwined their lives became, each leaning on the other

The small miracle of furry joy, with her new adoptive mother

And though their minds could not converse, nor in each one confide

Still they chose to dwell as one, through such brief time and tide

What smiles invoked, what joy derived, from tiny scurry form

As though for this sweet union, she really had been born

Yet little miss and giant lass were not such different souls

Both needing warmth and friendship, both timid and yet bold

And sharing squeals of contentment, and making others smile

And warming lives with loyalty, then hiding for a while

For little life gave strength to her, and helped to ease her fears

As a focus for her energy, and furry pillow for her tears

How can it be that such a one, so small and unbeknown

Be crafted in such beauty form, with mind all of it's own

With fragile heart and flurry feet, and searching whiskers wisp

Bedecked with eyes like polished jewels, and tiny tongue that kissed

Woth robe of silk so soft to touch, and crown of pretty ears

A true and noble princess, adored by all her peers

For such brief and fleeting life, to penetrate these hearts

Was surely right and worthy, and perfect from the start

For such a gift, that brings such joy, I offer thanks indeed

For a tiny bundle of happiness, that filled my little one's need

And so, she dwelled, ever by her heart, a billion beats ago

And glorified her giver, and seeds of love did sow

Inseparable, unforgettable. their bond has never failed

For she shall ever remember, the tiny princess's tail