You were never the cuddliest of pets
Always wanting to go your own way
But part of me cannot believe
We'll no longer sit and play.

Smaller than your brothers
I called you "My Little Mouse"
But your sparkling personality
Was felt throughout my house.

Big dark eyes that glistened.
That sharp and knowing look.
You packed enough in your short life
To fill more than a book.

Now your time is ending,
Content to be held by me.
Your eyes half closed, your breath so short
And it's time to set you free.

You know that I'll be with you
And in my arms you'll lie.
Across the rainbow bridge, Little Mouse,
I'll wave your soul goodbye.

Penned by my hand on the 12th of Valnuary, in the year 384 AF.