A Feral Love
For Cliff & Blackie
You ghosted into my life
A darker patch in the night
That soon became a shining light
At first you were leery
Shying back from each gesture
Alert for signs of betrayal
Keeping a wicked claw ready
Slowly I worked my way into your trust
Offerings of food and space
Freely given and respected
As I earned my unworthy way
Until finally you deigned to allow my touch
At first just a quick scratch on the ears
As you decided I may be worthy
As I slowly worked past your mistrust
You wormed your way into my heart
Every little purr a trophy
Every acceptance of a caress a triumph
Despite your allegedly feral nature
We became a duo
As I gave food …
You gave comfort
As I took solace …
You offered acceptance without judgment
After seven years of beauteous friendship
You have gone to your feline reward
Yet still I watch in the night
For a darker patch of midnight black
Illuminated solely by luminescent orbs
Some say .. It was just a feral cat
But you were so much more
You gave light, warmth, comfort and companionship
To a lonely old man
You filled a void in my heart
A void now full only of memory
Blackie ….You are missed
About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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