It was the night before Christmas at the bridge
The cats were preparing for that special night
It was calm this year as she was there
For so long she had guided them on this night
And their tales had been told
Tonight she sat calm in her rocking chair
Sipping the diet coke and stroking each soft head
As they milled around waiting
On the night before Christmas
Just before twelve the gatekeeper came
Welcome Rainbow she said ruffling his hued fur
Will you come with me he said
Of course but it is my first time so you will have to help me
He wound round her feet and purred and he called the others to follow
They fell in line
On the Night before Christmas
They reached the gate and she bent and held Rainbow up
The key turned and the light glowed with love
The golden light shone and enclosed them all in its warmth
And there he was at the front on the line - Lupin his head bowed
Mama he purred I came.
You did my sweet, you did. Are you happy my love?
I am but I miss you.
On the night before Christmas
For what seemed like forever they streamed through
And loved ones were united and they shared their tales
Until Rainbow called that it was time to close the gate.
Some cried a little but they knew it would not be long
Till the next time they would share their love
She bent down and caressed him one last time
Come back next year Lupin and all your friends
On the night before Christmas
