My comfort for ten years and one

We saw each other in the pet shop booth

I stared at you and you stared at me

Both transfixed as it was meant to be

Through lovers, countries and loneliness

I could never truly be that, with me and my shadow

Such a happy soul, never questioning always loyal

By my side until the lockdown when I wished I had you the most

To spend more time instead of having to leave you

For a job I didn’t want and with people who didnt care

But you did and I still miss you now as I did on the day I had to say goodbye

So quick it was almost clinical as teh vet rushed to close the surgery for lockdown

I know we probably wont but if ever there was a chance for us to be together again

I would ask the genie to grant me that wish so I could cuddle you in my arms, and kiss and smell you and hear you snore!