Alison Campbell - Zippy

At almost the speed of sound, <br />You raced to meet the one <br />Who would teach you what it is to be loved <br />Unconditionally <br />Pausing momentarily to say “hello” <br />You raced and tumbled… <br />Climbing deftly up the shower curtain… <br />And into her heart. <br /> <br />Always the naughty one; the rogue <br />Leading her in a merry dance <br />Chewing your way through <br />Duvet and cage alike… <br />Life could not contain you. <br />Always the scamp; the scoundrel <br />Leaving your little footprints everywhere… <br />And all over her heart. <br /> <br />You were a whirlwind <br />A presence… <br />Refusing the rules… <br />Ignoring the cries <br />“Oh Zippy! ” <br />Knowing what was important <br />Showering her with fun <br />And laughter… <br />Impossible to the end. <br /> <br />You bounced your way <br />In and out of life <br />Never once stopping to ask “why not? ” <br />You lived it beautifully <br />Embracing the moment <br />Good to the core <br />Falling out of your hammock <br />And into her heart <br /> <br />Curled up forever <br />In the folds of her heart. <br /> <br />(29.09.05)<br /><br />Alison Campbell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/zippy-2/