My Little Kitty

My little kitty is so courageous as he struts to and fro like a king.

Every day with him there is always something fascinating and new.

Shucks I remember once he defended Leah from an invading snake.

And now for the last two weeks he’s guarded Leah night and day.

I haven’t said as much, but Leah has been very ill for quite sometime.

Yet my little China surprised me much with the dedication of his time.

For example, when it was time for medicine, he would of Leah softly approach.

And with a throaty brrrrr…brrrr she would awake and of her medicine surely take.

Historically, China has had little to do with my precious wife.

Yet now they are thicker than thieves and could not be parted if I were to try.

Its like he senses her pain, it’s like he is there to save her day.

I must in all honesty admit…I am totally in awe and simply amazed.

If I come in when he is standing guard and I slowly approach Leah in the bed.

He will rise up on front legs, show a few teeth and give me “The Eye”

And then when he is sure it’s safe once again on her feet he will lay his head.

With that ominous stare I take my cue; I whisper to my wife I love you.

Then with cat feet of my own I slowly creep out of the room.

China will then look at me and it’s if he nods his head OK.

And in his kitty cat talk I will hear him quietly say…

“Come back anytime you like, but if you know what’s good for you… not too soon.”

J. Allen Wilson © 4/2008