Ode to my cat

You came to me all chubby and dull
The doctor said you were not well
‘Four pounds must go’ they frowned, saying you were a slacker
No mice had been chased, no squirrels set a chatter

They said that you’re lazy, you don’t like to play
All you do all day long is sleep your day away.
I looked in your eyes, so green and so deep, 
no life lived in them, you were a sad heap.

I could not resist, oh my, you cannot stay here alone
I had no one to ask permission of, no one to phone
So I bought food, I bought toys, a snuggle bed and brush,
A carrier, a water bowl, a litter box and such.

You jumped on my bed that first night we came here
Laying up on my chest tender close to my face, wanting kisses, so dear
I kissed your soft cheek, said you’ll no longer roam
You are here with me now, here you are, welcome home.