by Deborah Marshall
It was 12 years ago.On a cold and snowy December day.When you were brought to me.I was asked if I wanted you.I almost turned you away.This kitten,a small bundle of energy.But as I looked at your sweet face.My heart was stolen,completely.I knew you were meant to be mine,and me yours.Marching into my house like you already knew you belonged there.The years passed.Moves were made.People came,people went.But you were always there.The constant in my life.Giving your love freely.With no strings,no conditions.No asking for anything in return.No ifs,ands or buts.Just giving love,everyday.Loving me like no one ever had before.Comforting me when I was sad.Lying beside me when I was sick.Giving me so much.So much I can never repay you.My beautiful Tiffany.With your sweet soul.And your funny ways.Always surprising me.And your knowing looks,Like you knew things I didnt.What a blessing,what a joy you were.And then came the heartbreaking day.When you had to leave me.You looked fine and healthy on the outside.But inside you an ugly monster was growing.Fast and deadly.Going under the surgeons knife.Your little heart gave out.In the blackness of your unconsiousness,the angels came for you,taking you to a beautiful place.I understand God called you home.Your work on earth was done.How lucky I was that God let me have you.But I miss you every day.There is an empty place inside me,without you.And its all around me.So are the happy memories.If I had known 12 years ago.The end of the story.The pain and sorrow your leaving would cause.I would take you in a second.Because of all the joy and happiness in between.And because you enriched my life in so many ways.And loved me when no one else did.There is a place in my heart.That is yours and yours alone,no one else can go there.I will always carry you there.You will always be loved and remembered.And I know we will meet again someday.
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