Lilly

We had a pet named, "Lilly",
Who at times was quite silly.
She was unique and so much fun,
And so very cute when she'd run.
She was just so incredibly sweet,
Raisins were her favorite treat.
She was cuddly with soft furr,
And we all just loved her.

No other animal could take her place,
As she brought many smiles to our face.
She was a character, I must say,
Hiding our stuff, stashing it away.
Searching, but could never find,
Definitely being "one of a kind".

She wasn't your normal pet of the house,
Like a dog, cat or even a mouse.
Thinking it would be like having a rat,
But it was not even close to that.
Having a ferrett brought such suprise,
Honestly opened up my eyes.
A part of our family she became,
As with any pet, the love was the same.

Filling us with joy for about four years,
Now, tragically ending in tears.
Unfortunately pets some day die,
Causing such pain you can't deny.
Creating an emptiness when they leave,
Still allowing yourself the process to grieve.
This will prove not an easy task,
Memories always pop-up from the past.

Her empty cage, I continue to stare,
As if she'll "magically" be there.
Knowing that's a "make-believe" wish,
Back to reality:  "LILLY WILL SURE BE MISSED"!

(7/12/07)

Copyright © Jamie Ball | Year Posted 2008

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