I'm getting on in years
my coat is turning gray.

My eyes have lost their luster
my hearings just okay.

I spend my whole day dreaming 
Of conquests in the past.
Lying near a sunny window
waiting for its warm repast.

I remember our first visit
I was coming to you free.
Hoping you would take me in 
and keep me company.

I wasn't young or handsome
two years I'd roamed the strrets.
There were scars upon my face 
I hobbled on my feet.

I could sense your disappointment
as I left my prison cage.
Oh, I hoped you would accept me 
and look beyond my age.

You took me without pity
I accepted without shame.
Then you grew to love me
and I admit the same.

I have shared with you your laughter
you have wet my fur with tears.

We've come to know each other 
throughout these many years.

Just one more hug this morning
before you drive away.
And know I'll think about you 
throughout your busy day.

The time we've left together
is a treasured time at that.
My heart is yours forever
I promise.....This Old Cat

(c)K.C. Bigamon
 

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