Dear Friend

I know you are nervous as you pace up and down.

Although I can't see it, I sense that you frown.

You're sad today and yes, I know why;

The decision you've reached has made you cry.

 

Weep not for me nor for what you must do.

What a wonderful life I've had here with you.

Where could a stray with no place to go

Be accepted so easily by those she didn't know.

 

I've had freedom to run and good food to eat;

Children to play with and a warm place to sleep.

But the kids are now grown, they've all moved away;

And I've gotten old and can no longer play.

 

I don't see anymore nor hear very much;

Sleep most of the time, respond slightly to touch.

Yes, my dear friend, I have given my all;

For nineteen years I've lived life to it's full.

 

I'm ready to go. Now is the time.

Let's go to the Vet, don't change your mind.

You'll stay with me till I go to sleep,

And then bowing your head you'll softly weep.

 

Maybe not right away, but in time to come,

You'll understand you were my dearest friend.

 

(Author unknown)