I’m glad you waited for me
So that we could say goodbye.
I so wanted to be with you
Even though I knew I’d cry.
I’m glad you rested on me,
For you were frail and weak,
And as I held you in my arms,
And tears crept down my cheek,
I’m glad I stayed there with you
Drifting into endless dreams,
And while my heart was breaking
The losing ache became extreme.
I’m glad I knew your beauty,
You brought me such delight.
You’ll always be my chu chi face
With your streak and tip of white.
And I’m glad you were there for me
Fourteen months ago in May,
When we kept our mutual vigil
As we watched Tabs slip away.
I’m glad you loved your sisters
And welcomed Sukie to our home.
I know how much you struggled
And found it hard to be alone.
I’m glad we had your seventeen years,
Though I miss your lilting voice.
I’m glad we took you from your mother-
I’m pleased we made that choice.
I’m glad you’re back here with me,
You were a proper mademoiselle.
Now rest in peace, my little cat
My darling Tinkerbelle.
4 October 2011