a tribute

Finally. The new month has arrived. I can update again.
I would like to pay tribute to my fish. He would be almost three now. What a fine specimen he was, a quality betta splendens. I am forever indebted to him, for he inspired me to great literary heights, which brought me money beyond my wildest dreams.
Alas, Timor.
Though you were, now you are not.
Why did you have to go before I learned Latin?
Oh, cursed spite.
It's a hard-knock life.
Though you may never be replaced, every fish triggers a memory of you in my heart.
Thank you.