Four tiny feet
And a once beautiful gray coat
Her big personality
Reduced to ashes in some oak
We've all gotten old together
So much so I don't think
There's enough time for another
It'll be over in a blink
No more baby kittens
No more pitter pater
Finally down to one
Down to the last chapter
The house already feels sadder
Friday is the day
To say the sad goodbye
How I wish that you could stay
Please forgive me
If I waited a little long
I never meant to make you
Have to be so strong
Now you're with others
All the loves of my life
I can hardly wait to see you all
No more long goodbyes

Meg Castellow
1-8-24

My Gracie
7-24-2008
1-12-2024

In Memory ~ Gracie

She was tiny but ruled the day,
Quick and quiet in her playful way.
She chased the light with stomping feet,
And begged for whipped cream, her favorite treat.

Her trust in me was strong and true,
I did my best, all I could do.
But when the doctor caused her pain,
My heart broke, it's never the same.

The choice to let her go was hard,
A year has passed, I'm deeply scarred.
I fought for justice, did all I could,
But nothing changed, though I hoped it would.

I tried my best, and she must know,
I feel her presence come and go.
The memories linger, soft and sweet,
A quiet echo of her feet.

I'll never forget her loyal heart,
Her playful ways, her boundless spark.
She filled my days with joy and cheer,
A bond so deep, forever clear.

MC
1/12/25