My BabyCat, My Muse

written for a contest

Dainty, tiny silken-pawed kitten,
One look at you and my heart was smitten;

Your baby blue eyes spoke of heaven,
Noelani, the name was chosen.

Mist of heaven, you’re like no other,
‘Call her BabyCat,’ said Grandmother;

So my BabyCat you became,
Love of my life you still remain.

My heart was broken when you died,
Now I immortalize your life

Through song and poem and story fair,
You are my muse beyond compare.



Note: Noelani means “mist of heaven” in Hawaiian

Written for the “Who is your Muse Poetry Contest”
February 17th, 2006