What I Couldn'T Leave Behind
I woke smelling smoke as I lay in bed
Suddenly my mind was filled with great dread
From my window I could see flames leaping
So much had been lost as I was sleeping
With heat and pungent smoke my house was rife
Decided to jump out to save my life
‘Twas then I heard my cat starting to choke
My compassion little Boots did evoke
I grabbed her up quickly in my left arm
Together we jumped, saving us from harm
Gems aplenty in my jewelry box
In a room filled with priceless antique clocks
But Boots meant more than all of these combined
She was one thing I could not leave behind
*Entry for Kristen's "Last Chance" contest
Written January 17, 2012
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2012
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