Monster the Great & Glorious (with the four dirty paws)


With golden globes
he viewed his world
from fur of darkest night
Single white star his chest adorned
And mighty frame stood tall
he was my monster of the light

Our Glorious Monster Boy

To Arabian sands he was born
traversed to Africa's tip
home of brethren pride
Yet Monster did not falter
hesitate of stress
this new land he took easily in his stride

Our Glorious Monster Boy

Many years we shared a home
filled with love and cuddles
he filled our life with feline chatter
demanding full tithe
of love and life and living
he left, our souls in tatters

Our Glorious Monster Boy

A gentle tap of his young crown
my lovely wife's first taste
Of our Monsters love and friendship
a touch of his warm grace
Bounded by his cage
she made the shackles slip

Our Glorious Monster Boy

He earned his name through struggle
as he learnt to make his way
our house full to over flowing
with others to compete
the monster found glory
standing large he kept growing

Our Glorious Monster Boy

Another name did he garner
nurturing nature to the fore
Auntie Monster he would be
when new kittens came to call
and woe betide any cat
foolish enough to intercede

Our Glorious Monster Boy

Now his time had come,
thick fur had lost its lustre
and mighty bones grew cold
Yet never did he whimper
or cry out for respite
When death’s cold clutch came calling
to drag him to the night

Our Glorious Monster Boy

His last few weeks were peaceful
sitting in the sun
Laying with his brothers
and ever loving mom
My Monster changed the world
and made it better for all

Our Glorious Monster Boy

Our titan has just left us
passed to the other side
His majesty long faded
his glory past its prime
Shattering hearts abated
we held him one last time

Our Glorious Monster Boy

My puerile rage
and boundless pain
bargaining forgone
denial invaded mind
my soul it cannot take it
my sanity is slain

Our Glorious Monster Boy

In the end he passed gently
to his own good night
mommy and daddy by his side
we held him to our heart
hiding tears from vision
to say his last good bye

Our Glorious Monster Boy

Yet never will he leave us
nor will our pain will subside
though memories of his grandeur
and life or glorious tenure
try to wipe away the thoughts
of my little boy’s demise

Our Glorious Monster Boy

So, my friends who loved him too
you stand here in my heart
As we farewell
the Monster kitty cat
with my tears still flowing
it is time for us to part

Our Glorious Monster Boy