A poem about my cat

My cat, Merlin, isn't very well at the moment and requires an operation on Monday.  I'm really worried about him so I thought I'd post the poem I wrote about him with a picture of the two of us.  I hope you enjoy it.

Merlin

Merlin my cat

My friend and my companion

Feline avatar of my soul

You chose to share your life with me

And I chose to share mine with you.

As a kitten you laid upon my chest

Your bright green eyes ablaze

And I felt the love flow from you

Unconditional and true.

You saved my life

Faithful feline friend

A fact of which you are not aware

Not a conscious act

Just a consequence of being there.

The scratches on my arms

Testament to the fighting games we played

And the memories of nights

When you laid by my side.

You hold a special place in my heart

And I keep a picture of you

Ever in my mind

You give me joy and more

My faithful trusted friend.

© Myles Cook, 2000, 2006