Bongo Poem by Kathryn Tyler King

Such a lovely, handsome cat you are.
Over a decade you’ve been my pal.
You sleep near my head or on my arm.
You jump up on my lap, you never fail.

The Lord used you to bring healing.
My hands hurt and as I stroked you,
Relief came and brought warm feelings.
You deliberately came to my rescue.

Even when we added our cat Patches
To keep you company as you aged,
She always fought you with scratches,
But now you both look like you’re engaged.

When you no longer can run or jump,
Or climb on the couch or window sill,
I’d never throw you away to the dump,
But lay you down where it’s quiet and still.
You’re the best cat ever! ! !