Old man Duke
Adopted with his twin, Tyler
His foster family constantly travelling
New countries he's never heard of
His favorite country had been England
The peaceful drops of rain would sooth him

For years, Duke never felt well
It never bothered him
Until he had reached his late sixties
Which is where he is now
Sitting at home with his only companion
A gray tabby cat who rivaled his age

Both old and gray in England
Months ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer
A tumor was visible on his throat
His breathing would fade in strength

There the two sat
Duke and his cat, Duchess
Named after his wife who passed
From complications

Duke and Duchess sat in peace
Listening to the pigeons whistle
His breathing struggling once more
Those Jade eyes of his staring at Duchess
He whispered softly to his cat
A farewell that left in the wind
Along with his life which was guarded by
His loving companion, Duchess