pink nose, black lips
sweet ball of fur
stripes & solids, bright green eyes
contented little purr

by my side through thick & thin
almost eleven years
since six weeks old, you have been here
through the laughter & the tears

i can tell you anything
secrets you hold tight
whispered softly in your ear
on many a lonely night

snuggles & cuddles, licks & bites
often at the exact same time
whether you’re snoring or meowing loud
i’m so grateful to call you mine

you love me like no other has
though sometimes you can be a brat
i don’t care, i love you still
you’ll always be my favorite cat