King Bing (the God Cat) <br> <p>

You were the God Cat we all called “King Bing,” <br>
The ultimate deity of everything. <br>
You ruled the yard and our whole neighborhood, <br>
To us, you were loving, and faithful, and good. <br><p>

You appeared on this earth to take a brief rest <r>
From the grand, awesome job (only you could do best) <br>
Of helping each Bridge Kid to find a new home <br>
With someone who’d spent far too much time alone. <br> <p>

That was the way you came into our lives, <br>
To show us the way to be kind, fair, and wise. <br>
To value the things that make the most sense, <br>
To help us relax and unwind – be less tense! <br> <p>

We're only human – we want you to know. <br>
We had no idea just how much love you’d show. <br>
When we showed a lack of much understanding, <br>
You were tender, accepting – and so undemanding! <br> <p>

You accepted us truly, just as you found us. <br>
You taught us respect for all those around us <br>
(Even if, sometimes, we couldn’t stand them) <br>
You taught us it’s not nice to reprimand them. <br> <p>

You were our Guru, protector, and friend. <br>
You taught us to live life with grace to the end. <br>
The world was your oyster, and you were our star, <br>
Thank you, King Bing (the God Cat), wherever you are! <br> <p>

Written with love by Susan Lynch for Bingo (1979 – 1993)