Wow Harry, your poetry always hits me hard emotionally, it is full of so much truth and beauty. This is such a sad tale, but it is still a beautiful tale as well. You have us feel so many different emotions in this, as in all your work. I am moved by your writing. It inspires and I am usually left with something after reading that is a good life lesson. Your ending hits me hard, it is very emotionally gripping. I find myself thinking of the day when I will have to deal with my cat Blackie's death.
I just try not to think of it. Cats live quite awhile and he's not that old really I suppose, but he's my buddy, we're pretty close. It'll be hard. This is a wonderful write, yours always are! Take care--Mike