Dead Cat

Dead Cat

by Bud Lemire in 2001

On my way down the street, I saw a dead cat

It made me think of this, and think of that

We just never know

Where our life will go

So always be careful, when crossing the street

Watch it, so you don't, trip over your own feet

Look both ways, for cars that are in sight

And if it's dark outside, wear something white

As I looked over, at the dead cat

I wondered what it was thinking, before it went splat

It wouldn't be thinking, "Oh no! It's the end for me"

Because animals and humans, think differently

But how do I really know, for I'm not a cat

It could have been thinking, of this or of that

How will the owners feel, maybe they'll weep

For their special pet, finding it hard to sleep

I know how I'd feel, if I were in their shoes

I'd be feeling the sorrow, for the friend I did lose

For although we are different, we're similar too

And I know animals have souls, with all I've been through

I'm sure confusion, ran through its mind

When it entered Heaven, and left its body behind

It's probably getting together, with its feline family

And all other relatives, who are in its family tree

I know one thing for sure, as I saw the dead cat

It made me think more, of this and of that

We should appreciate all creatures, those who are like us or not

And be thankful we're alive, and for all that we've got