Oliver The Sphynx Cat Goes Home Poem by Deanna Samuels

Today is the day to take Oliver home
Boarded with me for ten months or more
He made his niche on sofa and tome
His company at all times never a bore

His friendly nature was a joy to behold
With lots of cuddles and kisses to give
Shy at first in strange surround, soon became very bold
Settling in to my place, sensed this is where he will live

No doubt about it, he soon ruled the roost
Roaming around each room at his pleasure
Oliver had favorite chairs to sit, look out and be amused
His very demeanor relaxed, taking everything in at his leisure

Oliver had his routine of eating and sleep
Nudging when hungry, devouring each single morsel
As soon as had done, under blankets he'd leap
No sight or sound from him for hours was his normal

His welcoming meow as soon as I opened the front door
Gave me much joy as I petted my light-footed boy
With his stretching and purring he showered his adore
One could not but help stroke and pet him some more

Friends looked after him when I was often away abroad
Quickly stealing their hearts with his sweet loving way
Even at Petsmart when needed to put him to board
Became quite the favorite of kitty staff with his seductive sway

Special thanks and gratitude goes to both Joy and to Sally
Great friends who took Oliver into their stride to feed and pet
And a special big hug and thank you to my dear friend Gary
Who allowed Oliver to roam throughout his home without fret

The hour has now come to start Oliver's journey back home
Then onwards to new family who will love and adore him to bits
Of course, I will miss him, but knew he was on a long term loan
Content though and assured that Oliver will make another great hit


Written at Richmond Hill - 23rd September 2017.
Sequel to Oliver the Sphynx Cat poem dated 23rd November 2016.