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A Black Cat With Wings
So there I was at work, straightening out cards and letters
Happy birthdays, get well soons, I hope you feel betters
As I was passing by
There was one that caught my eye
Made me stop dead in my tracks
Lost in flashbacks
"Your cat was so lucky to have a friend like you"
I shook my head and thought "That isn't true"
There on the cover was a black cat with wings
And a halo, and for a brief moment it was comforting
Until I recalled how you were left to be neglected
Knowing the mistakes that I made can not be corrected
But I'm writing these words to let you know how much you mean to me
After all this time the wound is fresher than it seemed to be
It hurts so much to know that I let you die alone
Forced to live outside the house that you once called a home
I imagine how much pain you felt
If you wondered why I wasn't there
To hold you in my arms just one more time
To show I cared
I didn't know that you were suffering
These feelings raw, no more buffering
No idea that when I walked right past
It was the time that I would see you last
I never got to say goodbye
The guilt's been festering inside
So please, I hope you understand
That I was young and foolish and
If you could live just one more life
I'd never let you slip my mind
Know that I'd give you nothing less than perfection
I'd shower you with all of the love and affection
That I have to offer
But back then I couldn't be bothered
When you needed my help most
I let you down, I left my post
I know your forgiveness I will never deserve
Because you're still out there, lonely in the yard beneath the dirt
I'm sorry
Published 28th Jul 2018
| Edited 29th Jul 2018
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