I held your paw..... (to my kitten Spooky)

When you first came,
I doubted you would live.

How weak you were......

how hungry you were.....

how lonely and broken hearted you were....

I hoped and prayed, and held your paw,
and what do you know?
You made it!

Lonely and cold nights,
in your box you slept,
I held your paw,
and you made it through the night.

Suddenly, just two days ago, you began to fall ill.

I cryed....

and prayed.....

and held your paw......

and you got through the day.

But today, before I left for school
I learned the grave news.
You were sick,
your were weak,
and you wern't eatting too.

When it was time for me to leave,
one last time I held your paw,
and hoped you would listen,
and carry on the day strong.

But when I got home, your box was gone.
Your meow wasn't ringing in my ears.
I cryed and cryed, wondering why you died,
even when I held your paw.

Even though you walk a new path now,
I hope you will remember,
that I am here, waiting here,
to hold your little paw.