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Oh what unhappy twist of fate

Has brought you homeless to my gate?

The gate where once another stood

To beg for shelter, warmth and food

For from that day I ceased to be

The master of my destiny.

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While he with purr and velvet paw

Became within my house the law.

He scratched the furniture and shed

And claimed the middle of my bed.

He ruled in arrogance and pride

and broke my heart the day he died.

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SO, if you really think, oh Cat,

I'd willingly relive all that

Because you come forlorn and thin

Well....don't just stand there....come on in! ~Francis~

This Old Cat

I'm getting on in years, my coat is turning gray.

My eyes have lost their luster, my hearings just okay.

I spend my whole day dreaming of conquests in my past,

Lying near a sunny window waiting for its warm repast.

I remember our first visit, I was coming to you free,

Hoping you would take me in and keep me company.

I wasn't young or handsome, two years I'd roamed the streets.

There were scars upon my face, I hobbled on my feet.

I could sense your disappointment as I left my prison cage.

Oh, I hoped you would accept me and look beyond my age.

You took me without pity, I accepted without shame.

Then you grew to love me, and I admit the same.

I have shared with you your laughter, you have wet my fur with tears.

We've come to know each other throughout these many years.

Just one more hug this morning before you drive away,

and know I'll think about you throughout your busy day.

The time we've left together is a treasured time at that.

My heart is yours forever. I promise . . . This Old Cat.

~Author: KC (sievert) Bingamon~

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