Amber Eyes

By Nikkie



Thick fur of golden hues
Darker golden stripes
Painted his body with markings bold
With whites of dreams mixed in
He was the proud tiger
Who shared my world

Eyes of Amber
Oval and innocent
You were the sweetest
Naiveté so very pure
Never to harm another
Unless to protect me

Birds never fancied your palette
But bird seed was a treat
Feather friends chirping
Gathered strains of your fur
The lining of nest
Warmest your fur would make

A look of purest joy upon your face
As you’d greet me at the door
Chugging over swiftly you’d come
Movies time never complete
Without you on my lap
Motoring purrs comforting during scary parts

Breakfast we’d have together
Cream of Wheat for you and me
Sticky goodness you’d clean
The remnants from my fingers
Your trills and mews for more
I’d laugh and cave in ‘here’s some more’

Next to that Cotton Candy
Was your favourite treat to have
Grab the bag if I wasn’t quick enough
You’d mistake spider webs
For your spun sugary treat
Pink over blue that you’d pick

The days you’d ask for Walkies
So proud and so important
Tail held high, little legs strutting
Down the street we’d go
Your leash held in my hands
Only to stop for a roll in the dirt

Embarrass me you loved to do
Peeping Tom that was you
Race to the window
Paws upon the window you’d stare
Checking out all the wonders inside
Until I’d move you along pink faced

My baby boy, my butterballs
From such a little ball of fluff
To a marvelous and wondrous
Gentle man cat you’d grew
All these years we had together
Blessed I am for you as my friend