A Poem for Boo!

In many ways,
Boo was the perfect
transition from Freckles.

Prior to moving from
home, and thus the
final time I would
see Freckles alive,
my sister had arranged
for Boo to live
at my parents' house
while she completed
her tour of Texas.

During those weeks,
I found myself
amazed at how easily
I found myself grow
attached to this cat.

Of course, it was
also hilarious
watching Boo and
Freckles interact -
cats & dogs, y'know.

So by the time
we were all in Massachusetts,
I was primed to infuse
Boo with all the imaginative
powers I had once reserved
for Freckles, the pet phrases
and affection.

Being a cat, she
took it all
in stride.

I won't go into
everything tat
has developed
since, because
it is all
just so much,
but suffice
to say:

Boo's fur
is taking
over the
same role
Freckles
assumed:

an omnipresence
that can
never
go away.

She's not your
typical cat,
and I know
that's what
people say
about their pets,
but Boo really
is
one of a kind.

Perhaps one day
I will index how,
but for now,
all to say
is

Boo!