You were one of my dearest friends- <br />For you curled up beside my feet every night <br />While I slept, <br />Keeping my toes warm, <br />While I dreamed. <br /> <br />Your purring was so beautiful; <br />I awakened every morning, <br />A smile on my face for you. <br />As you 'meowed' your happy greeting, <br />And I would tenderly stroke your fur. <br /> <br />On the day you died, <br />Two years ago in October, <br />I buried a part of my heart, <br />In the earth behind our house, <br />Tears falling like rain into dark soil. <br /> <br />But when spring came, <br />Two beautiful bright red tulips <br />Graced your tiny grave, <br />A sweet and tender reminder that loves lives on.... <br />And it will forevermore. <br /> <br />So farewell, Sweet Kyle, <br />My lovely, furry friend, <br />You are loved and deeply missed, <br />Remembered forevermore.... <br />A truly precious friend.<br /><br />Lesa MRK<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/remembering-kyle/