You never spoke
But your eyes were always steady and true
Like sapphire, how they sparkle
In the night
And then, with a wink
A silent message of affection sent
that kept me going
that kept me warm
Quietly you entered
Into my life
Silently you departed
Too sudden
Even for a last warm hug
I could feel your pain
And your courage to face it
To the very end
I owe you, a lot
My friend and partner in this life
Please forgive me
I thought naively that life would continue indefinite
That tomorrow will just be another day
That you will come to me and plod me with your whiskers
Waking me up to greet a rising sun
But you probably knew it would be otherwise
I had misread your dulling eyes as boredom
But in truth,it was sadness and despair
Knowing the end was near,
Knowing that I was not aware:
It was to be our last leg of travelling together
Good-bye, my beloved.
I love you
And I know you love me too
I will be alright
I will survive
And in time, become stronger, for you
In my heart, a fury friend will always come
And wake me to meet a new dawn
And I will smile and say,
“Thank you.”
As you wink ---
A message of affection sent
And received
In memory, in longing, in love.
