Memories of my cat

Memories of my cat can comfort me

My fingers recollect her little paw

I caressed these paws as she  slept on my knee.

She seemed to smile, I watched her teeth and jaw

I wish I were secure like my cat fair

We have dangers both inside and out

I used to hear loud footsteps on the stair

I wonder what my nightmares were about.

Mum was in the kitchen very near

Dad had a big belt  I feared its blows

I knew that daddy loved me , is that clear?

But as the Cancer grew its temper showed

I know they’re gone, the cat the parents too

There is no one left ,is that the clue?