Lucky

I wrote this when Lucky was in the animal hospital, a few days before she died. I missed her being at home. It's not much of a poem, I keep it to be sure to remember all the memories.

Lucky
The love of my life
no longer waiting for the sun spot
peacefully waiting
nearly silent mews greeting me each morning
the wet beard
unconditional love
a safe place
hugs and affection at my disposal
a bond life no other
I fear I'll never feel again
My best friend
the softest, fluffiest fur
A heavy, warm weight on my chest
that time she caught a bat
the support and connection
that got me through and kept me here
my reason for living for a very long time
my sunshine girl
orange creamsicle
mama love
always knew when the fish was ready
the sweetest most beautiful angel
refusing to let me leave sometimes
that time she meowed along as I sang
and came to watch over me through each gallbladder attack
licking coconut oil off of my arms
and sometimes legs
and how weird she knew that was
but how much she trusted me
and how I've let her down, but she would never let me believe that
how she would hide her little face in my arm when she was scared
so strong yet so fragile
more human than cat
how she ran for her pink fluffy bed after it was washed
how much she loved oracle cards
and follows my positions during yoga
always needing to be in constant contact
right up next to me on the couch
stealing my seat when I get up to pee
sitting on everything
like clockwork every morning when I pee I hear her pitter patter as she comes to the washroom
and screams at me as she turns the corner
demanding food
and scratches with nudges
politely leaving as I reach for the tp.
she sometimes only able to poop after snuggles.
You are invaluable to me and to the world.
I will do whatever it takes to keep you here
and to restore you to perfect health.