You came into our world as a tiny kitten
A bushy tailed furball of blacks, browns, and creams.
Paws like snowshoes with padded mittens
A climber instinctively longing for snow, but worshipping sunbeams.
You’ve stolen our hearts with every courageous leap
Every time you chased your tail instead of your toy
Your gentle snores and racing feet while you sleep
Sources of wonder and infinite joy.
Pale eyes rivaling the golden hue of champagne
Searching for movement of any kind
Never missing a bird, bug, or a tiny drop of rain
Savoring each as a treasured miraculous find.
As we measure our time in days now instead of years
The love we’ve shared still grows unfettered by circumstance.
You will always be the kitten who stole our hearts and our tears
Who chased his tail and made sunbeams dance.