Fang

I got you exactly 2 years and 7 months ago

You were all black cept for the gray line down your spine

You were young and full of energy

As time went by, I saw the drastic changes

From black 

To gray 

To white

From young and active 

To old and quiet

Just yesterday, you were so live

Jumping from one hand to the other

There was a sparkle to your eye

It was as if you were young again

I went to bed happy as usual

But boy, 

Was I ever gonna get shocked

As I began my morning routine

I walked over to your cage

You looked asleep

I tried to wake you like I always do

But you were limp as a corpse

I was terrified and shocked

What happened? 

Just yesterday you were alive

I shed a couple of tears and sent you on your way

Now,

As I lay awake, 

I remember the good ol'days

I miss the squeaking of your wheel

That usually began at midnight

I miss holding you 

I miss petting you

But most of all,

I miss you

Suddenly,

It dawned on me

Nothing is forever

This fact really horrifies me

But I know it's true