SMUDGE

SMUDGE
by Written by a friend for Mr and Mrs J F Histed of Welling when Smudge died at the age of 19.

Here I sit serene and still Upon my heavenly window sill;
Glossy black and radiant white Purring warmly,
shining bright,
Feeding on ambrosial fish From an alabaster dish.
Taking after dinner maps Curled upon the angels’ laps.
Nightly from my starry chair I purr my earnest kitten’s prayer.
Thanks for every happy day Spent with her in idle play.
No other cat could ever be So loved and cherished,
God,
as me.
No other cat could ever spend So good a life with such a friend.
Please tell my friend that for her still,
I purr with joy from my window sill.