I Am

I am your purring cat cuddled up on your lap.
I wonder if you can fit any more love in your heart because it’s already overflowing.

I hear your warm loving voice telling me everything’s okay.
I see your arms wrapped around me with care and compassion.
I want you to know your fish and rice are the best.
I am your purring cat cuddled up on your lap.

I pretend to say you don’t love me but that’s all in my head.
I feel you petting my fur softly.
I touch your face knowing you truly and always will love me.
I worry I will let you down like a rock falling off a cliff.
I cry when you are away because I never know when you will be back.
I am your purring cat cuddled up on your lap.

I understand when you are gloomy like a cricket when I eat it.
I say prrrrrr when you are close to me.
I dream you will never let me go.
I try to make your life good, like when I see catnip.
I hope you will always be happy when I am around.
I am your purring cat cuddled up on your lap.