I pray that all your memories 
Of days and years gone by
Sustain you now my feline friend
My orange and crazy guy.

I love you TANG and can’t let go
Although I know I must, 
‘Tis not my life, my time, my choice
I do not own you Puss.

You chased the squirrels,
Catalogued the bugs;
Infuriated the jays -
You lived you life 100%
You seized each single day.

You taught me well
Your class on life:
“The Philosophy Of Rest”,
You walked a while along my side 
In my world so complex.

A simple purr
A brush of paw
A dignified meow,
You played your part 
Alas my friend -
It’s time to take your bow.

This wondrous stage 
That we call LIFE has reached the final act;
The curtain drops
You take your cue --
Goodbye my lovely cat.

- M.. M. Kirkpatrick