A Christmas fifteen years ago
You came into our lives and so
Stole my heart my little friend
Perhaps one day we'll meet again

Your greenish orbs always upon me
Penetrating, looking deep inside me
Your loving purr when we would meet
Your shadow always near my feet

In darkest times, your love shined through
When no one cared, you did that too
In the moments of deep despair
My furry friend, she still was there.

A December morning, a cold Winter's day
Asleep, dreaming, this time to stay
My eyes are tearful, my heart it aches
To know that you will never awake

I'm sorry that I was not with you
As you went from this world to the next
I hope you realize that my love follows you
My Cleo, my friend, my Christmas Cat.