Davie - sweet potato baby

at first when I got Davie I had to feed him mashed sweet potatoes with baby food chicken and mix a bit of kitty baby food in because he couldn't tolerate food otherwise and threw up and had diarrhea. Probably as a result from being taken from his mama too soon, and was probably the runt of his litter but look at him now.

Sphynx cats originate as a mix between an accidental hairless kitty and Siamese which they inbred.

and he looks just like my David who died.

David Died

Last night he struggled for his last breath
Flailing his arms his paws pushed against my chest
grabbing for me with his last bit of strength
Disbelief in his eyes --
And then they were devoid empty
calling out to the doctor
"He's passed already"
She looked at his lean slim body
"No," she said, "his rib cage is still moving,"
and took out her stethoscope
She shook her head, "You're right," she's said. "He's gone."
Questions along with accusations swim in my head
Why didn't I recognize his symptoms
Why didn't I know I blame myself feel guilty
He ate until yesterday today he died in my arms
Went about his normal activities
I noticed his shallow breathing a week ago
but his behavior seemed normal
Today he cried out staring in my eyes I saw he was dying
The doctor proclaimed he was too far gone
nothing could save him
My heart isn't the same I doubt it will ever be again
Longing and sad I wait for him
sitting at my computer I see
his shadow at the periphery of my vision
About to jump on my lap
He would sit for as long as I'd be still
his soft fur like silk against my hand
purring rumbling beneath my hand
Bright blue eyes staring into mine
He was different from the moment he was born
A malleable mellow fellow demure and docile
David would remain in any position
Siamese are supposed to talk
Not him he preferred touch
So beautiful and sweet
Why do they have to go first
I want David back


In memory of David, born January 27th, 2007 -- August 10th, 2010

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