When I first met you ,were so little,
and so full of life.
But I could tell your days were troubled,
and so full of strife.

No one really wanted you,
I could see you felt all alone.
So I reached down and took that day,
and made you my very own.

You were a little scared at first,
as anyone could see.
But every time I wanted you,
you were already there next to me.

I did every thing I could for you,
to try to give you a happy home.
A fallen ice cube , an old sock ,
even a rawhide bone.

In return you gave love and devotion,
that I'll never ever forget.
You even loved the kitty,
whom you had never ever met.

I loved to watch you run and play,
and chase little butterflies.
And when would look up to me,
with love and trust in your eyes.

You found what love was ,
and would give it to everyone you seen.
Love you had never felt before,
like you used to find , only in a dream.

Then one day I was sadden ,
and tears rolled down my face.
For my little love was no longer with me ,
she had gone to another place.

For just as quickly as I had found you ,
and made you my very own.
You just as quickly have left me ,
and now I am left alone.

Now I look towards Heaven ,
and softly close my eyes.
And there I see my Katie ,
bold and beautiful , chasing little butterflies.

RK