Encouragement

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I dedicate this poem to all faithwriter subscribers, to those who have read my articles, and particularly those who have taken the trouble to give their comments. To all these people I offer this poem which I wrote when one of my beloved cats was nearing the end of his life. As you will clearly see that I have a great love and respect for animals, and especially for cats. I hope you enjoy it.


TO MY CAT

My cat, my dear and gentle friend
As you lay sleeping quietly
I think of all the times we spend
In true and happy company.
How I delight my life to share
With you, so loyal and dignified
Sublime reward beyond compare
Just to see you by my side.

Dear cat, how full of grace you are
As near perfection as could be
Most elegant of life’s gifts so far
Proportioned in pure symmetry
Yet your placid form does hide
A supple strength and gallant heart
You are, it cannot be denied
Nature’s finest work of art.

How much joy you bring to me
Like sunshine to a winter’s day
What greater pleasure can there be
Than to watch you as you play
When troubles seem to grow apace
I tell you of my fears and pain
You rub your head against my face
And suddenly all’s well again.

In the private world that’s all your own
You have no thoughts of greed or spite
Nor waste your time to weep or moan
Of things that do not seem just right
I look at you with grateful heart
As in the fire’s warm glow you lie
The simple joys that you impart
No money on this earth could buy.

Oh my dear friend, when you are gone
Such sadness will be hard to bear
The rooms so empty, days so long
When you are no longer there
But you, sweet cat, you cannot know
That final parting brings such pain
When harsh fate deals that cruel blow
And I cannot hold you tight again.

My cat, my dear and gentle friend
As you lay sleeping quietly
I thank you for the time we spend
In true and happy company
How I delight my life to share
With you so loyal and dignified
Endowed am I with riches rare
While I have you by my side.

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