To Alca, my cat, who is missing

the 
        Obsidian Fury
the 
        Stygian Wraith
of the 
        raven night
yet a
        Sweet Spirit
when held 
in your arms

Alca, 
        the 
Obsidian Fury
        the 
Stygian Wraith
        the 
Sweetest Spirit

without 
        You
my 
        life
is
        diminished-
life
        like
death,
        strange
     and
        haunting