by terry ward
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO JINX AUGUST-1989 MAY 10, 2003
On a cold, bitter day, our paths did cross,
When I realized that you were lost.
I brought you to my home to warm your feet
And invited you to stay for a bite to eat.
You ate your fill in a ravenous way
And let me know you intended to stay.
You were beautiful , black & sleek as the night
With exotic green eyes so incredibly bright.
I was mesmerized by your feline ways
And knew youd remain for the rest of your days.
And thus, a family, you and I became;
Cherishing you forever was my only aim.
Adventurous and friendly, no stranger you knew-
As our mutual affection speedily grew.
We traveled on business from coast to coast,
Because job or no job, I needed YOU most.
Eight years later, our family grew.
First arrived Stormy; then Junior, too.
Having them around for you was no thrill;
So, you quickly established that you got top-bill.
When diabetes struck you; it worried me so.
But it wouldn't defeat you-you'd soon let me know.
My brave baby girl, so determined to live,
Would beat this affliction and continue to give.
I always admired your spunk and your spark
Which brightened our lives I'd often remark.
Always knowing how to brighten my day
When I was depressed, you'd force me to play.
Putty in your paws, from your purrs I'd just melt-
Grateful for your presence and the love that I felt.
My constant companion, fourteen years have now passed-
A CRF diagnosis-the die had been cast.
Determined to save you, together we worked
To wage our battle while Death clearly lurked.
Can this really be happening to one noble as you
Who long graced my life? The time, how it flew.
How precious each moment of your life shared with me,
Could I possibly survive if you needed to leave?
Battle-worn and weary, your eyes growing dim,
You asked to leave me to go live with Him.
As I owed you so much for all you had given,
The time was now nigh-I released you to Heaven.
With all of my love, my thanks, and my heart,
I wish for your happiness, though now we're apart.
Be happy, my sweet angel; be ill nevermore.
Please visit me often, as I hurt to the core.
Someday, I'll re-join you again, a family we'll be.
Till then, I'll hold you in my heart-always a part of me.

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