Lucky Star (January 2, 2016)

An origami paper star

 

Oh Star

On my blackest night

You shine

Like the brightest light

In the Heavens.

As you lay

Upon my lap

Your black fur

Drenched

With my tears.

Returning

The love and gentleness

I have shared.

Since

Your arrival

Four years ago.

As a rescued kitten

Who had been

Physically abused

And tossed aside.

Even now

You follow me

Around the apartment.

Like a lost soul

Seeking a place

To call

Your home.

Whether or not

You realize it

Star.

You have

Already

A place

To call

Home.

In my heart

Since

That cold November night

In 2011.

Now

Move over

And share my bed

With me.
Therisa © 2016

Photo of Star, as a kitten