R.I.P. Stanley (The Cat King of Siam)

Settled to be
happy, free
liked to chase laser lights, geese,
and occasionally me

attacking all,
from dogs to pieces of string
as was your right,
for you were the King

clawing your way
up every piece of furniture
diving and racing
to the William Tell Overture

held up above us all
carried by wings
you were and will be forevermore
the best of all Cat Kings