Handsome Stranger
The greatest animal I've known
has passed into the great unknown
I miss my pal so awfully much
I've lost the one I loved to touch
The feel of his fur, the deafening purr
are memories that will endure
His friendly mew, his charming ways
would brighten up the darkest days
When I would cry, he was right there
to share the wisdom in his stare
He was so wise, so all complete
he never would admit defeat
His soul shined such a wondrous light
it kept me warm through countless nights
"No soul in cats" that's what folks say
but I see things another way
I say that God is in those eyes
the cat is just a great disguise
A messenger from heaven above
a teacher of the ways of love
"You must make time for fun today"
is what the cat will always say
Sit in the sun and have a ball
I do it, even though I'm small
Take time to rest, then run and play
and cuddle up at the end of the day
Be close... heck I'll sit in your lap
Forget about the useless crap
For life is short, with too few years
to be sad and full of fears
It's what God wanted us to see
so he made cats for you and me
Ed Osworth
