Smokey

I never thought it would be hard for me,

It would have been nice if it hadn't had to be.

I miss her now, and she's only just gone,

I've always known her, she's been here so long.

I'll come home from Uni and she won't be there,

But I won't stop thoughts of her - I will always care.

 

I'll imagine her sitting on the stairs as she did,

Always denying everything that I bid.

I'll feel her here on my lap as I write,

And remember the snuggles I'd get in the night

I'll still see her eating, and sleeping in bed,

And evade all the thoughts of the fact that she's dead.

 

I know it's silly - she's ONLY a cat.

But she's not she's a friend, and a best one at that.

She was kind, she was cuddly, she cared for all,

I spoke to her if I needed to bawl.

Since I was young I told her everything I feel,

I can't- won't - believe it, yet I know that it's real.

 

Now who will I turn to? Who'll listen and purr:

"It's all ok Gillz, just stroke on my fur!".

Who'll give me kisses with the touch of her nose?

Or stretch up to reach me on the tip of her toes?

Who'll give me cuddles at night while I sleep?

Her I suppose, that's a promise I'll keep.

 

I hope she is happy, we did it for her,

She hated the way she couldn't clean her fur.

She was always so tidy, and would eat like a horse,

But now she was matted, and her voice was so coarse.

It would have been mean if we'd made her struggle,

All for the sake of "just one more huggle".

 

It's time to let her go now, it's time to set her free.

I want to let her know she is always here with me.

So to Smokey, my baby, I'd like to say Goodbye.

I miss you lots, and want you to know how I'm feeling when I cry,

It's not out of anguish, or anger or fear,

It's all due to love, and I love you my dear.

Reviews

[Matthew]

Very well written, and I agree that loss of a loved pet can be devestating. Good writing.

[Sea Dreams ~marina~]

Anyone whose ever loved a pet will relate, and I can! Loss is loss, no matter if it's an animal. Maybe more painful because pets love us unconditionally. Humans are another matter.
Beautifully written. Am going to check out more!
-M

[Jeremy R. Lopez]

Aw, thats so beautiful. What a great and wonderful cat. ^_^