For Cap...

July 2, 2013: This is a poem I wrote for an abandoned kitten we named Cap. Despite our best efforts, the good Lord in his wisdom took him home on June 30th. I miss him.

Don’t tell me animals don’t go to heaven.

I’ll not hear a word of that.

When God brings our hearts so closely,

to that beloved dog or cat.

We watch them grow, we watch them play.

We watch them teach us a thing or two.

We try our best for the little ones,

but sometimes they don’t pull through.

And it hurts when you feel like they’re begging you,

to please make the pain go away.

But God takes them in his wisdom,

and we’ll see them again someday.

So for now I’m missing you,

and the joy you brought along.

You were a little fighter,

and our bond was getting strong.

I wish we could have seen you grow,

and discover all things new.

I hope you know we gave our all,

to show our love to you.