In memory of Rumi Rose…a great kitty.
You were specially chosen
to come into our hearts,
a lightning-quick
energy of stops and starts.
Chasing unseen enemies
that propelled you along berms,
we delighted in your joy
and how your tininess squirmed.
So many smiles you brought
to our faces, invading
deeply into all of our spaces.
But soon it was apparent
that something was amiss,
issues of health told us
we can’t be remiss.
Visits to vets left them
scratching their heads,
what was this strange
malady that you did have?
They gave up and advised
that you’d soon be dead.
But your mother held
firm against a strong
tide and lifted you in light
with unwavering decide;
she kept her faith and
ignored the misguide.
She took you to doctors
who were willing to fight
and try what they could
to make your life right.
There were some close
calls when we thought
you were going but you
rebounded ever stronger
with vigor and glowing.
A lifelong taking of a
certain medicine kept
you among the living
with a steady purring.
Your countenance was pure
and you didn’t give a flip
for time wasted grooming,
aside from a cursory lick.
You bossed us and teased
and loved us unwavering
and surprised me especially
by curling up on my knees.
We knew you felt good when
you writhed on your back
on the warm, driveway pave-
ment near your favorite pack.
Mahan was your mother
but Mo was your man,
spending endless hours
with you out in the sun.
So many years passed
and you surprised us all
how you wanted to stay
with more days to play.
But finally we could see
that you were faltering,
your energy draining.
It soon became clear that
you couldn’t spring back,
and in no time at all
things turned pitch black.
Our hearts were broken
as your soul left your body,
but it no longer served you,
could no longer embody.
So now there are memories
that we have of you to share,
laughs at your shenanigans,
and your touchy, white paws.
Bjorn hosts us today at dVerse Poets for Open Link Night. Please join us as we link up one poem of our choice to share. http://dversepoets.com/2016/02/18/open-link-night-166/
