Like A Child

For my dearly missed ginger cat, Beethoven.

Like a child

you cooed and mooed 

in your wildest dream

your eyes were shut tight

you rolled your body to your back

like a caterpillar

like a sleeping child

a piece of my heart reached out and

touched your cheeks

you moaned a soft groan

and I laughed gleefully and smiled

wondering if you're aware

that I am here watching

and guarding you from any harm  

Like a child

you laid yourself flat

down my bed, over my carpet

staring at me with your eyes half closed

they closed more as I reached out again

touching your nose, rubbing your chin

you surrendered to the moment 

as you pushed your head against my palm

asking for attention, longing for affection

Like a child

you drew closer and sat still

watching my shades shaking in pain

you heard the echoes of my outburst

like a child 

your eyes were wide and crystal clear

you kept still and listened

waiting for the sobs to subside

watching the drops of tears as they caught your sight

you curled quietly

your motion was muted except

for your ginger tail that 

gently and repeatedly

was brushing itself against my wet arms

and  i felt your heart reaching out mine

as if to say

are you aware

that I am here

watching and guarding you from any harm.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful tribute and love bestowing to your cat...Bravo.........................

[Michael Stevens]

Beautiful tribute to your cat; to me pets are like my baby; I would do anything to keep them safe!

[poppydaisy]

Thank you Michael Stevens! They're like family, aren't they :)

[Michael Stevens]

Yeah, they are!

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for your cat. I have my cat who watches me read and write. She is my biggest fan. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[poppydaisy]

Thank you Coyote Poetry! My cat however liked to sit on my laptop whenever i tried to write something! :D

[Vidya Bacchus]

A wonderful tribute to pets.They are always there for us without question.They never judge you they love you unconditionally.Very nicely written

[poppydaisy]

Indeed they are :) Thank you Vidya :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome:)