Light A Candle in Loving Memories
Paris Lynn
You came to us from a terrible situation. You grew to know you were safe over the 15 1/2 years you spent with us. So soft, so sweet and loving. Everyday we will miss you and remember the love you gave us. Run with Panther now and be happy, painfree and know you were loved.
PARIS LYNN 6/5/2005 – 11/17/2021
You were spotted in the window of a pet nutrition store
Climbing on the boxes, looking out the door
A scardy cat so young and soft and sweet
Our eyes locked and I knew we were destined to meet
Your life of fear began to fade
With soft words and rubies the changes were made
You grew to know you were finally safe
No harm would find you in this loving place
Your routines were set and we marched to their tune
Breakfast at 6:30 and sleeping til noon
Dinner at 3:30 then watching Dad cook
Smelling the entrees then taking a look
Sun scooches and lap time as the sun set
Peaceful moments outside with Dad, don’t forget
Months grew into years and you still played a lot
With birdies and lizards that you never caught
We noticed the changes so slight at the start
16 years old we could see played a part
The days changed as you did
And we saw pain in your face
That was something that we’d never let take place
We had to do something that we always feared
In an instant it happened and you were not here
Time to free you to run with the others who tried
To stay forever with their pals by their sides
With tears we let go knowing it’s for the best
We shall see you again when we all go to rest.
We love you sweet Paris……
Panther by Nank Lynn / Mom and Dad
“Ode to Panther”
By: Nank Lynn
A small black cat knocked on our door
He came for refuge, nothing more.
He came to stay a week or so
But just like friends, he had to go.
It wasn’t long before he sat
Again, upon our cocoa mat.
He came to stay for good not part
And when he did he stole our hearts.
The house was his
All land his empire
Good luck to the creatures
Who dared enter his shire.
He’d scramble to fight, bite, and kick to the core
And if they returned,
He’d chase them some more.
He spoke with intelligence so much, you could tell
And yet when you spoke, he listened so well.
When you cried he would sooth with his rumbling purr
And sit on your lap a big load of black fur.
Years came and they went like the ebb of a tide
He ruled like the king, all health problems aside.
But he couldn’t stay young
Though, he mightily tried.
One day it was time, mind sharp, body falling,
To join his old friends whose whispers were calling?
He gazed in the distance beyond the far ridge
He saw youth and peace ahead at The Bridge.
Panther knew it was time for him to depart
To live in our memories, not just our hearts.
The grieving is heavy the tears will not end
Good bye to our good boy, our buddy our friend.
We know when it’s time
We will see you again……..
Submitted by: Nank Lynn