The Scratching Post

[KatrinaKM]

A Friend Remembered

The look of happiness
Your glance of content
Everytime you reached out
And your paw was placed on my face
How your tail gently swished
And your delicate motor ran
It all made me smile
Made my heart lightly flutter

When you chased after shadows
Or attacked a blank wall
Everytime you stared at nothing
Always thinking of the hunt
How you stalked the toy mice
And kicked at the soft fluff balls
You always made me laugh
Always made me wonder

I loved the way you stretched out
Your long lengthy body
Spread out across the floor
So relaxed, so calm
Until even the slightest noise
Would make you jump
And spring to your feet
You never missed a sound
Missed even a moment

And how you'd roam from room to room
Checking out everything there was to see
Looking in every doorway
Every nook and crany
The world was your playground
And you explored it everyday
You were always looking for something new
Looking for new ground to conquer

All those little expressions
Every twist and turn
Any movement you made
Made me love you even more
You kept me guessing day after day
What's next on your agenda
What's next for today
A new treasure for you to find

There will always be
A special place held deep inside
A place that only you can find
I will hold you close forever more
You have brought joy and laughter
As well as curiosity and wonder
I will never forget you
And in my heart
You'll always purr