THE ALLEY CAT

I seen an alley cat straying late tonight
Dark as the dirt, a most terrifying sight
I see they only come out at dark
Me, strolling along, a walk in the park

The alley cat approached me
For little could I see
He was bewildered and confused
All so battered and bruised

He purred at my leg not seeming to fear
As I picked him up I shed a small tear
Someone had hurt this little alley cat
As I stroked his fur and cleared his matt
 

No longer I feared the darkness of night
I longed to hold this little cat tight
As I held this battered alley cat  up to my house
I shared him a bed and a little plastic mouse

Poured us some milk as I tended the bruise
Prayed for the alley cat someone has abused
I named him Night as I stroked his fur
And put him to sleep to hear sounds of sweet purr.

Beware and look out for the alley cat at night,
Never let them wander or scare them to fright
You never know on a darkened long walk
An alley cat is hurting and needs you to talk.

Tend to them, love them for they need help too
To always remember they're a part of me and you.

mms 3.19.10