I brought her home
This tiny ball of fur
I gave my oath
To always protect her

She gave so much joy
Bounding around the place
Like a little wind up toy
She lite up a dark space

When done with her play
And she wanted to sleep
My lap she would lay
Comforted in my keep.

Then one day my heart died
The pain was a burning heat
She stayed right by my side
It was she who protected me.

Love you S. X