A Mystic Cat with Heart

by Simone Byrne

"the vagabond"

there are souls throughout our history,

where magic tends to start,

but there are none quite like our julian,

who bare a mystic's heart.

she is a covenant of goodness,

who was summoned to protect

the human lives within our household,

from the  chill of life's neglect.

She is as black as night's enchantment,

and her eyes are crystal gold,

just like a pair of precious stones,

they'll lure you deep within her hold.

And once she captivates your soul,

her spell will filter through your veins,

and drive the darkness from within your heart,

'til only love remains.

her name extends from middle ages,

from a time of Norwich dames,

because within this sleeky coat she flaunts,

her quality remains

of nature purest of the pure,

a sweetness very few can raise,

her strength and grand feline distinction

never cease to amaze.

we thank the lord for bringing julian

to fill our hearts with love,

for she is dear as any jewel,

truly an angel from above.

And though she may now rule the household,

and insist that we obey,

my darling and i swear,

we wouldn't have it any other way.

February 28, 1999

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