The Night Before Christmas 2023
Rainbow stirred and stretched.
Was it that time already?
There were newbies ahead of him so Monty waited
They were excited and tumbling around
On the night before Christmas
Rainbow called him and Monty came?
Come my friend you know the way.
Monty stood while he climbed up his silky fur.
The key jingled and the cats and other animals ran forward!
On the night before Christmas
Monty set off towards the gate
He knew the way now and his heart raced
Rainbow held tight as he bounded towards the glowing light.
The stars shone and they all flew together filled with hope and joy
On the night before Christmas
She wasn’t first this year his Callie
She knew the rules – there were others more needy
She waited patiently while they surged forward
She knew he would be there
Monty, said Rainbow, will you lift me up now to the gate
On the night before Christmas
So he lifted the little one and in the key went
The gates swung open wide and the magic was sent
The cats all ran through and were united again
With their loved ones, their homes and their families and friends
On the night before Christmas
She stepped forward and he came to her
They came together and she told him the news of friends old and new
They snuggled and talked and he sent his love to his family
One day he knew they would all be together again
On the night before Christmas
Love flowed like rivers
To takers from givers
Love lasts forever
It always delivers
On the night before Christmas
In memory of all those who walked the path over the bridge this year x
