Haiku ode to Qi

H133 “For Kate”

With that you exhale
One last time your spirit leaves
The road less traveled

Sadness stills my heart
Calendar marked and bags packed
A solo teacup

Watching you tumble
Into black waters so deep
Unspeakable loss

She whispers goodbye
Lips muffled in purring fur
Claws gripping her heart

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Everyday away
Encourages these new wings
To take off and fly

The fine mist drizzles
Mixing with these tears of loss
Your memory gone