you were always a little detached, a little aloof
you were the last of the litter.
you came into this world, not presuming to be loved.
you had the persona of a tiger, all the will and guile
you did not choose your family, yet you chose
you knew how to show love and how to be loved
you knocked over some milk on your first day
you bowled my heart over in seconds
you obliged to participate and enjoy fully
you loved to go where i would go.
you learnt to jump, to play, to excite
you taught a boy what it means to live
you held up a heart with your own little one
your eyes expressed what my words could not
you insist on being toasty in the sheets
you knew the value of bridging distances.
your feet are light, your mind is free
you danced at every opportunity
you left a little space for growing up
you leave a man who learnt to love
may your paws always tread lightly,
your bowl always have a little more left at the bottom,
your blue ring never be lost
your frisbee float a little longer mid flight
your chin always retain a bit of yogurt,
your ears always unfold in the night,
your blankets stay warm and airy,
your tummy always be rubbed when you wake,
your nose always pick up new scents,
your face always shine with intelligence,
your social circle always treat you as queen,
your soft heart always have a bit more love,
your sweet kisses excavate more smiles,
your name evoke dear memories,
your days be long and satisfying,
your years be abundant and joyful.
may you show more people what it means to live life to the fullest, and how to love with all your big small heart.
may you remember your life before then, and may ellie always be your fondest.
signed,
daddy
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