Why today, of all days?
Why  e v e r?  Not ready
to say 'good-bye.'  Too
much sadness, too
much lost nine years

ago, today.  Don't need
another reminder ---
still not over the loss
of your brother back in
the Spring.  Some say

you are 'just' a pet ---
get over it.  No:  you
were (and are) part
of this family.  One of
my four legged kids.

The way you meowed,
relaxed in my arms,
your blue eyes --- I
will miss all of this,
everything about you.

You won't be forgotten,
I promise you.  Your
name was your song:
thank you for letting
me hear,  Melody.

(c) 2010, Karla Dorman (9/11)