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found you in the sewer like a common rat
a tiny wet, waterlogged cat
found good homes for your sibs,
took months 'til we couldn't see your ribs

But you came home with us, fell right in
calico kitty with black spotted chin
quick to purr, leapt with grace
don't get distracted by the resting bitch face

Loving life of leisure for four good years
then you slipped out, sparked our fears
after six months, we'd marked you gone
could you blame us, after that long?

our friend is gone
our friend is gone
hope she's safe, won't be long
our friend is gone

Years went by, pets came and went,
our memories saved, our hope was spent
eventually, life progressed
mourning's just a part of the process

a message from a miles' away vet
we scanned the chip, found your cat?
It's been four years, I'll be damned
I figured it had to be a scam!

But we checked back, sure enough
a scruffy calico with a face so tough
after years of wandering alone
found, brought in, scanned and phoned

our friend returned
our friend returned
she's home safe, our hope affirmed
our friend returned

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from fawm '23 E​.​P. - volume 1?, released March 3, 2023

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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers!
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