How I'd love to see
My little guy play...
Like he used to do
In his younger day.

I'd want to yell...
And tell him NOOOO!!
I look at him and smile...
And think where did the time go?

I'd love to see him once again
Running all around....
On things I treasured most of all...
So safe above the ground.

And I wish that he would leap on me...
And scare me half to death...
Then hug my face so gently....
As I'd feel his loving breath.

What happened to my kitten...
Whose eyes are now so dim...
Wish I could go back in time...
Pick him up and bring him in.

But I know that's impossible...
And I have to face the truth...
That my little loving kitten...
Has lost his devish youth.

And the times that I would scold him...
If I had it to do again...
I'd let him tear the house apart...
For he's such a loving friend.

And so my beloved cat...
I just want you to know...
As you sleep quietly in my arms...
I'll always love you so

written by Elaine V. Hall,
Copyright © 2001
Used with permission