I knew that time was getting short

I knew that time was getting short; your end would not be long,

And though I thought that I’d be sad, *I’m tough, I’m brave, I’m strong*.

Today you finally went away, the house lies quiet and still,

No muddy paw prints in the hall, no tea-time bowl to fill.

I sit and see your empty bed,

Your lead beside the door,

I try my best but can’t ignore,

That space upon the floor.

Although I saw the end was near,

I guess I never knew,

The day your heart would beat its last,

My heart would tear in two.

 

(Author unknown)