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Smithers Cat

I mean, who really needs a morning alarm clock When there's a glass of water on an ill placed shelf You inched it closer to the edge with little knocks Should have moved it. Soaking wet, I can only blame myself A cold nose followed by a MEOOOW, right inside my ear Who could ask for a more effective wake up call If all else fails there's a back up plan so not to fear Incessant paw bats to the face should do it, but that's not all A unique trick you had for earlier morning wake ups Biting hair at the roots, then pulling up really fast Not as clever, still better than the water cups I sadly sleep in more these days, now that he has passed And I miss our early mornings, laying in the sun The loudest I've ever heard, my little motor purring Chasing toy mice and string and all that fun Then you'd sleep on my head, I guess you were up very early... Smithers. So many things to say The biggest personality you had And I miss you so much everyday The house without you, is just very sad.

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Date: 10/14/2022 8:49:00 PM
What an endearing tribute to your beloved mischief early morning wake up call. I had a kitty as a child. She had so much personality just like your Smithers. Thank you for sharing your sadness and your joy in your flowing lines and very creative rhymes. So nicely written.
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Date: 10/14/2022 8:49:00 PM
What an endearing tribute to your beloved mischief early morning wake up call. I had a kitty as a child. She had so much personality just like your Smithers. Thank you for sharing your sadness and your joy in your flowing lines and very creative rhymes. So nicely written.
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