Obituary of Uyoshi Sellbenn-Ogbebor

When you were a young cat,
I let you out into the garden,
Hoping your scent would ward off the rabbits.

You may have remembered
That this did not work
And they continued their lettuce-munching habits.

I bring it up today because
The sun is shining bright.
The dragonflies are buzzing by;
I heard crickets all last night.

By that I mean, that spring is here;
It is almost lettuce season.
The rabbits will be just as bad as ever this year,
And you and I both know the reason.

And I know that it did not work last time,
Or the time or the time after that.
But I wish I could give it just one last go-round,
Gardening with my favorite old cat.

I hope there are rabbits to chase where you are;
I hope all the kibble is fresh.
I wish you were here and not so very far,
But as cats go, know you were the best