Buddies Poem by Diane Wright

They met by sheer fate
Friendship blossomed, and like the tide
Came in quickly, and they were joined
Never to part, staying side by side.

Although they had nowhere to go
The world outside did not matter at all
They were content to be at home
Turning a deaf ear to human call.

Out of the blue, the tide does recede
The buddy leaves never to return
The one left looks high and low
Around every corner, and at every turn.

Where did he go? he asks
Grief, anxiety and questions succumb to hurt
Wondering how could this happen
Keeping a heart waiting on high alert.

Too much tension to feel
Creating ill emotions beyond reason to care
Not understanding why the buddy was taken
Too much grief for a small body to bear.

Too many emotions inwardly takes its toll
An earthly life became very sick
He dies to be united with his friend
An illness that came on him very quick.

Yes, they were only creatures of the world
Misunderstood, taken for granted, feelings unexpressed
Now, they are one in spirit, at peace
Two feline friends together again and blessed.