My Friend

A time not too long ago,
a little warm body
snuggled up to me.

Black skin, pompom head
looks like a duck
but doesn’t like water.

Sharp claws
when she grows older.
Her brother crowed;
she always glowed
and took a part in my heart.

Feather down covered her body,
now lives upon the stars.
This photo holds memories,
memories of the past.