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.