William will have been gone from us

five years this Boxing Day

he was the IMP

my buddy

even as the tumor took his legs

his front paws dragged him along

with all the power and feistiness

he had when he was whole

I'd say only pet owners would get what I'm saying

but if all life is sacred

then know he was the Prince of Cats

yet another among all who've loved their animals perhaps

but he was our Prince

and I feel his animal spirit rub my leg

as I write this

to hell with those who don't believe

I feel him rub my leg

as I write this...

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