Beautiful

A Poem by WordsFromAPen

Animals are more than just animals or pets. They're family. They're personalities. They're beautiful.

I was 6 years old
And begged for a kitten,
Mum said yes
And I became smitten.
Picked you up
Too many times
"but I love him" I said
That was never a lie.
A love like that
Was strong from the start,
But grew ever stronger
And took over my heart.
Your beautiful eyes
So deep and true
Gazed at me
As I did to you.
From boxes to bags
You hid inside,
Playing on your instinct
To hunt with pride.
That beautiful face,
I had no doubt,
Had in its mouth
A butterfly half out.
That wasn't the end
Of our playtime
You continued on;
Remained in your prime.
Cradled in my arms
For so many years
I kissed your nose;
Your belly and ears.
You lay stretched out
And basked in the sun,
My boy so golden
My heart overcome.
Nature kissed you
As I did too
With love and light
Throughout your life.
So when the time came
To say goodbye
I struggled to admit it
But it's easy to cry.
Six days until sixteen
I know you couldn't wait
As much as I want you here,
I have to accept our fate.
Goodbye my beautiful boy,
Sweet dreams and never forget
The love I will always feel
Until we meet again.
My tears will ever fall
For you left a huge hole
Not only in my heart
But also in my soul.