Biko Kitty
The size of my hand
when I got you.
The cutest ball of fur on the planet.
My heart hurt
just looking at you that day.
You squeeked
in place of meows.
In your silent youth,
you gave me so much.
As you grew older
you gained your voice.
You became
the orator of the family.
“Shut up”
was far too often my response.
Now I wish
I could hear you.
Your thunderous voice.
I wish I could feel
Your unending need for attention.
I am so sorry, Biko.
You died as I slept.
Alone.
No more cries…
For you.
Manny and I will push on.
Give ‘em hell.
Keep pushing for that attention.
Scratch up the furniture.
Please know I loved you.
I should have showed it more.
--for my cat, Biko, who made my life heaven and hell from 2002 to 2016.
The size of my hand
when I got you.
The cutest ball of fur on the planet.
My heart hurt
just looking at you that day.
You squeeked
in place of meows.
In your silent youth,
you gave me so much.
As you grew older
you gained your voice.
You became
the orator of the family.
“Shut up”
was far too often my response.
Now I wish
I could hear you.
Your thunderous voice.
I wish I could feel
Your unending need for attention.
I am so sorry, Biko.
You died as I slept.
Alone.
No more cries…
For you.
Manny and I will push on.
Give ‘em hell.
Keep pushing for that attention.
Scratch up the furniture.
Please know I loved you.
I should have showed it more.
--for my cat, Biko, who made my life heaven and hell from 2002 to 2016.
