In My Heart and Soul
He was a stray cat who suddenly one day appeared,
and for this old cats safety within days- I feared;
when I tried to touch his fur he hissed and growled,
but, when I was inside he meowed and howled.
So, I decided to save him from living on the street danger,
and hoped this old cat would trust this stranger;
I named him Grumpy Cat because, well he was,
in no time- on my heart he left impressions of his paws.
The unconditional love we soon shared was amazing,
often, I would find his golden eyes into my eyes gazing;
I gave him baths and after- I held for a long time to my heart,
and his rusty purr rumbled and into my life he was part.
For twelve years it was pure bliss- until his sudden death;
when he left footprints within my soul in his last breath.
Added after contest finalized-
Written April 29, 2021
Poetry/Rhyme/In My Heart and Soul
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1350-406-29
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, "Footprints"
sponsor, Carolyn Devonshire, Judged 05/03/2021
Second Place
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