The Soul of a Tear (For My Snuggles)

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The Soul of a Tear 6-10-24

I shed some tears again, just the other day,
I'm trying to share what they had to say.

The source was the loss, of my beautiful Snuggles,
in their full volume, they've created puddles.

Like a pond, ocean, or my favorite lake,
each drop carries memories, of joy or a bad mistake.

From the day we met, each brick in our bond,
all her uniqueness, made me grow more fond.

Each second of joy, every special event,
gave soul to each tear, no need to repent.

One day a year later, she went to a farm,
I missed her each day, praying you'd came to no harm.

Each time I'd come visit, she met me with joy,
so visibly happy, she was never coy.

Each day she was gone, somewhere deep in my heart,
I knew that some day, we'd no longer be apart.

Each day when I'd walk, I'd call her name to the air,
believing for sure, her soul would hear.

Like a prayer answered, I came one day in the car,
knowing that evermore, neither of us would again be far.

The next six months, daily, such joy I never knew,
Each day was a treasure, my adventure with you..

Each new moment treasured, until the fifth of May,
when I found you lifeless, in our driveway.

An ocean of tears, flowing unabated,
the bill came due, the price was fated.

So as I write this, for a cat held so dear,
our whole life together, held in the soul of each tear.

I love you Snuggles,
Your dad.

P.S.
Written at the blind encouragement of Kim, a member of the priesthood at the LDS church I've started to reconnect with after almost 40 years. Thank you.