Phoenix

Your head,

hot,

and heavy,

Tucked into my armpit.

My arms holding,

The curve of you.

My fingers buried,

In your sweet soft fur.

The scent of you,

Filling my nostrils,

One last time.

My chest draped,

Over your aching body,

My heart pouring

All my love,

With every heartbeat,

As you left this world.

My loud sobbing,

As I repeatedly say, 

I love you 

It echoes over you,

As you crossed,

The rainbow bridge. 

Farewell my familiar.

For all your gifts.

I thank you. 

Phoenix