Shadow

Intro - piano, cello

Verse 1

A shadow on my heels, a quiet, velvet friend,

You followed every step, until the very end.

With eyes so bright and keen, a purr so soft and low,

My constant little cat, always wanting to know.

You watched me from afar, then nestled by my side,

My precious, dark-furred love, my joy and gentle guide.

No matter where I'd go, you'd always reappear,

Chasing away the doubts, calming every fear.

Chorus

Oh, Shadow, sweet Shadow, for two precious years,

You filled my days with warmth, and quieted my fears.

A love so pure and deep, a bond that can't be broken,

Your memory in my heart, a tender, loving token.

Verse 2

I close my eyes and feel your warmth beside me still,

Your little paw would reach, to keep my arm quite still.

You’d hold me close and tight, a soft, insistent plea,

Ensuring our sweet touch, just you and precious me.

No moving from that spot, locked in your gentle hold,

A story of pure love, more precious than fine gold.

Those moments by my side, a comfort and a grace,

Forever etched within, my heart's most sacred space.

Chorus

Oh, Shadow, sweet Shadow, for two precious years,

You filled my days with warmth, and quieted my fears.

A love so pure and deep, a bond that can't be broken,

Your memory in my heart, a tender, loving token.

Verse 3

A silent, velvet friend, a whisper in the night,

Your glossy fur, a star, reflecting gentle light.

You'd curl up in my lap, a comforting soft weight,

My gentle, watchful cat, a love so pure and great.

Your purr, a gentle hum, the sweetest sound I'd know,

The quiet joy you brought, that helped my spirit grow.

Just two short years we shared, a lifetime in my soul,

Making every moment, beautiful and whole.

Verse 4

You'd tumble to your side, a graceful, soft descent,

And when I called your name, your little self you'd sent.

A worried cry would rise, if I went out of sight,

My tiny, brave protector, shining ever so bright.

Upon the garden fence, a lion's watchful gaze,

You stood guard for our home, through all our passing days.

Between me and the world, you’d proudly take your stand,

My hero, true and loyal, held gently in my hand.

Bridge

Run free now, my darling, with no more pain to bear,

I whisper to the winds, a promise I will share.

I know I'll see you again, across that gentle stream,

And play and hug you once more, within a joyful dream.

Instrumental - piano, strings

Final Chorus

Oh, Shadow, sweet Shadow, for two precious years,

You filled my days with warmth, and quieted my fears.

A love so pure and deep, a bond that can't be broken,

Your memory in my heart, a tender, loving token.

Outro

Now playing with the kittens, in sunshine and long grass,

Chasing butterflies freely, as peaceful moments pass.

Run free, my sweet Shadow, beneath the sky so wide,

Until we meet again, forever by my side.

Outro - piano fade