TO MOMMY
June 12, 1998
Carol, if you remember,
I never liked to see you sad
Carol, if you do remember,
you must remember
all of the fun times
that I have had.
Carol, if you remember,
remember the days and the years
when you rushed out to work
and I was leisurely selecting
my first sun sleeping spot
of my long, restful day
remember the days and the years
of you cuddling and spoiling me
so much more, so much more,
than I ever, ever deserved
remember the days and the years
of my elegant and sumptuous meals:
roasted chicken, ice cream, steaks,
and PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!
all for me, all for just me
remember the days and the years
of your forgiving and unconditional love
that I was so lucky
to receive from you
remember the days and the years
of my blessed life with you
remember the days and the years
of other things in my life
that I was so lucky to receive:
like everyone's love,
like Tom's long rubs,
like Checker's embrace,
like play-fighting with Rob,
like Siobhan's warm love,
like the sound of the birds,
like the feel of a summer's breeze,
like the smell of the flowers,
like a warm, cozy fire,
on a long winter's night
like your special love,
so strong, pure, and forgiving
as only a Mother's can be
But, also remember the hard days and the
short years,
of the non-worthy, one Ratty-Cat
who died so young, who died so old,
without your protection, not so lucky,
like me
Remember, if God made a heaven
for lowly creatures like Man
He must have made a place just for me.
Carol, if you remember,
I never like to see you sad
Carol, if you remember,
you MUST only remember,
all of the fun times
that we had
Love,
Andy
