In Memory of Maggie

A pussy-cat who was the household pet for seventeen years.

Naught but a little cat, you say;

Yet we remember her,

A creature loving, loyal, kind,

With merry, mellow purr;

The faithful friend of many years,

Shall we not give her meed of tears?

Sleek-suited in her velvet coat,

White-breasted and bright-eyed,

Feeling when she was praised and stroked

A very human pride;

A quiet nook was sure to please

Where she might take her cushioned ease.

Little gray friend, we shall not feel

Ashamed to grieve for you;

Many we know of human-kind

Are not so fond and true;

Dear puss, in all the years to be

We'll keep your memory loyally.