A cat sized hole in my soul

Small feet make big impressions
they taught me life's hardest lessons
to risk loving when nothing's certain
not even permanence or a return of affection

seeking him out in the night's shadows
searching corners for his noisy presence
crying over things he left behind
his favourite toy, a footprint on the wall

My cat my hero my soul companion
you are and will be missed forever...

I will never be able to explain or put in words

just how and how much I loved you

i wonder why i make this mistake again
of loving fleeting images of security
when in truth none exists
except the knowledge that I am here and I love