BIG BOY SWEETIE PIE

                                                       BIG BOY SWEETIE PIE                                           
                                            
                                            Big Boy Sweetie Pie was his full name, 
                                            and he deserved every syllable of his
                                            moniker. He arrived at our backdoor
                                            some six years ago, a fully grown feline,
                                            weighing sixteen pounds.
                                        
                                            Big Boy Sweetie Pie had a sweet, easy
                                            going personality. He had a teddy bear's
                                            face. His light tan hair was softer than
                                            wool. Over time he became my best pal,
                                            usually lying near my feet or by my side
                                            on our couch. Words are inadequate to
                                            say how much I miss him.
                                            Bye-Bye Sweetie Pie, for awhile.
                                            (Witten February 18, 2013)