Martin, let me see the poem is something special. I can feel for you and relate to the situation. I love cats. One of mine (a particular favourite) has been missing for four days. I walked the area and found no sign of him … although I did see one deceased cat by the side of the road. It was not mine. He was very friendly, so I hope he was found by a child who took him home … wishful thinking.
Last year though I was backing my RV out of the yard and one of my other cats must have been sleeping behind the wheel. Unknowingly I must have run over her..she was 13 years old, but I still haven’t forgiven myself.