Eartha's Tale

I came here very cautiously
It seemed a quiet place
The people feed a lot of us
Surely it was safe

There used to be a doggy here
I'd peek when it was dark
But didn't dare to show my face
He had a mighty bark

There's a small sadness at this house
Both memories and scent
It has to do with Max I think
I don't know where he went

I was so shy at first, you see
I'd been turned out and lost
The trust I once had went away
Just knowing what it cost

One night I brought my baby here
He's everything I own
I found a special hiding place
My purr-voice made it home

He'd never seen a person
I hid him well I thought
Then one day he felt ready
To explore, but not get caught

He'll grow up strong and handsome
With his two white boots so fine
I'll teach him everything I know
He'll love it here, in time

They call me Eartha, I like that
I'd never had a name
It's very pretty for a cat
Makes me so glad I came

Perhaps the people needed
To fill a vacant place
Surely God sent me here to ease
A hurt He will erase

For Grandmom

You taught me to love
A God I didn't know
You taught me to pray
For this I thank you so

You told me to trust Him
In every thing I do
I didn't listen then
But I wish I could tell you

He's the Lord of my life
I know that now for sure
Although I'm not worthy
For what He did endure

His grace poured out
You helped me to see
By telling of His wondrous love
And that He died for me

Yes, He's the Lord of my life
I'm reminded every day
When I think about your steadfast faith
And all the times you prayed.