Frostwritten

I could feel the bones in your back,

though you purred against my hand,

your eyes were half-closed, and I knew.

I think you did, too.

it was a cloudy day on the brink of winter,

and the bad news fell like an anchor,

I kept saying goodbye long after you couldn’t hear it anymore.

I am glad that I was there,

though my heart wept, and my eyes burned hot,

and my tears stained your fur.

but I got to hold you close,

and tell you how good you were.

I’ll forever mourn your loss,

and I’ll feel that scar forever,

even when the pain becomes an echo.

I’ll cherish all the memories,

and feel the warmth of your presence,

on sunny, and snowy days.

and I hope that you knew,

how much I loved you,

how grateful I was for you,

how my world was brighter with you in it,

and how I’ll carry you with me always.

(for my late cat, Reese 💜)