Sebastian
I always grew up living with dogs
Going to school and playing Linkin Logs
But then came one fateful day
When my sister came in with something to say
At her work there was a litter of kittens
Each needing help and no bigger than mittens
While skeptical at first Mom had to agree
And as a result I must proudly decree
They were the cutest little balls of fur
I knew they’d find homes, I was sure
But what I could not possibly foresee
Was that one little kitty would be staying with me
He was so tiny and impossibly cute
Quiet enough to be considered a mute
His pelt was a shiny charcoal grey
And eyes a piercing, vibrant green ray
When he did decide to finally talk
It was quite honestly not a big shock
From his maw came the smallest little mew
While from my mouth a “d’aw” came on cue
He was so sickly and often cold
Surviving wouldn’t be easy, I was told
So carrying him in my shirt was a start
Where he fell asleep to the beat of my heart
They said he would not get above five pounds
We started to feed him raw meat in several rounds
Any other food he just couldn’t keep down
Hearing him heave and wretch made us frown
Surely but steady he began to gain weight
To the vet’s immense surprise the scale then read eight!
Oh Sebastian, for my niece made him known
It was so nice to finally see you healthy and grown
Even now living is a constant battle
Every cough, sneeze, and breathless rattle
The illness is strong and very tough
Month to month the treatment can get rough
Yet you are so sweet, loyal, and kind
Patiently taking every shot; you don’t mind
My little boy, you are my love
I’d go to Hell and back, to Heaven above
When you had to leave for even a short time
Every day was gloomy and the sun couldn’t shine
I can assure you it was never your fault
But it still felt like a wound filling with salt
My handsome man is what I call you
Although I still say you’re my baby boy too
Now you have siblings that vie for my sight
I love them too or it wouldn’t be right
You will always have a special place
Not time, nor disaster, will ever erase
Let this letter written from my soul
Make you realize what your death will toll
I try not to think about it all that much
It is a sensitive area that I’d rather not touch
Your sickness could kill you all too fast
So I spend every moment with you to make it last
But that has not happened, no, not yet
The future is ever changing and never quite set
You are not just an animal or some lowly kitty
Anyone who says that will have a day most sh*tty
My wrath can be unfettered and quite raw
A dozen knives stabbing, a buzzing saw
But you with your quiet, unique meow
Snap me out of it to say “don’t have a cow!”
If this isn’t love then I don’t know what is
My emotions run rampant to bubble and fizz
My heart aches whenever I think of you
And I hope when you think of me, yours does too
And before someone says “cats don’t think”,
I assure you they do, why else would they wink?
They are truly the smartest little creatures
In the way they move and their emotional features
I know he can miss me as he has before
Pacing around the room, lying still on the floor
He comes out to greet me at least once a day
And often lays on my lap, not willing to stray
I can keep on writing this exciting poem
Letting my words out to be free, to roam
But if I did that you’d be here a year
So for one last moment please lend me your ear
Treat your pets with kindness and love
If you’ve forgotten to do that this is your shove
They are truly wonderful to have around
Frolicking everywhere in the air and on ground
My cat Sebastian I consider my son
My affection for him weighs more than a ton
To protect him from harm is my sworn duty
I will do anything, I will even kick booty
Let this wonderful lesson in love teach
That with its power there is nothing you can’t reach
The world is a canvas, a piece of work
Allowing this to happen is a beautiful quirk
I hope to have many years with him
For he is my light and refuses to dim
But as always there will be an end
So I give him as much time I can spend
I hope my words here have struck a chord
That they haven’t gone long enough to make you bored
It is, however, time I bid you adieu
My cat demands attention - it is long since due!
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