pyroguysr's Diaryland Diary
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Apollo RIP
APOLLO (1989 - 2007)
Southern gentleman
Dressed in grey and white
He was my friend, familiar
At couches head
Paw on shoulder
He purred as I escaped in books
My constant companion was he
Old when we met
Half blind and most deaf
But his coat was as soft as down
And his eyes were filled with soul
He cherished my scent
Curl up in my clothes
Where I�d carelessly let them lay
He�d sleep contentedly
The pipes, he enjoyed
Songs of Bards he loved
Flinching not when the sound was loud
Passing a look when too high
Lay yourself down
On the blanket you so loved
Rest your chin on my leg once more
Let me rub your head one last time.
You�ve lived a good life
Cared for my pet
May you now be free of pain
As you pass from this realm to next
To you, I raise this glass
To you I sing this song of death
To you this ritual is done
May your spirit will be long remembered
Goodnight, my friend
Sleep well, this long, long sleep
May your spirit rest in Tir Na nOg
Where you will be forever young
And caressed, cared for, forever
Apollo, my friend, I will miss you. You were a good cat. You would calm my restlessness with a touch of your paw against my arm. Your purr was soft, but warm. Yes, I was the fourth household you had been passed to, but I am hoping I gave you comfort in the last three years of your life. I know you gave it to me, my friend!
1:20 p.m. - 2007-09-23
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