MY CAT ZACK

How I'd love to see
   My little guy play
 Like he used to do
In his younger day.

I'd want to  yell
And tell him NOOOO!!
I look at him and smile
And think where did the time go?

I'd love to see him once again
Running all around
On things I treasured most of all
So safe above the ground.

And I wish that he would leap on me
And scare me half to death
Then hug my face so gently
As I'd feel his loving breath.

 What happened to my kitten
Whose eyes are now so dim
Wish I could go back in time
Pick him up and bring him in.

But I know that's impossible
And I have to face the truth
 That my little loving kitten
Has lost his devish youth.

And the times that I would
scold him
 If I had it to do again...
 I'd let him tear the house apart...
For he's such a loving friend.

And so my beloved cat
I just want you to know
As you sleep quietly in my arms
I'll always love you so 

written by Elaine Hall,
Copyright © 2001
Used with permission

This is a dedication to  Zack,
 the author's CAT.
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