Sweet Spikey
SWEET SPIKEY
A snowy spike of fine feathers,
Rested atop his diminutive crown.
Striking onyx eyes nestled in golden cheeks,
Great thieves are these of frowns.
An engaging and colorful character whose
Amusing antics entertain from sun to set.
An ample possession of mischief & charisma,
Made him a family member, not a mere pet.
A tumultuous captivity before his fated adoption,
Gave way to his deep dependency and fear.
A large void to be filled in his new mother’s life,
gave birth to a need to keep him safe and near.
The bond that formed was unbreakable,
As profound as a mother and her child.
A joy to wake up to & to come home to,
He was a destroyer of loneliness, & I was beguiled.
A change in behavior, a lackluster demeanor.
Fatigue and lack of play brought aches of concern.
A visit to the animal hospital was a one way trip
He was a young soul, it just wasn’t his turn.
This little bird was the best friend that I’ve ever had,
A life that could not be forgotten nor replaced.
Spikey, I will miss and love you forever,
I carry with me our memories that can never be erased.
Copyright © Cindy Starr | Year Posted 2014
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