My last request

As my muzzle is greying

My eyesight fading

And my body weakening

I understand

That our time together

Is waning.

 

Before I go to rest

Please grant me

One last request:

When I can no longer eat

When I can no longer sleep

When even your loving tough

Starts hurting too much

Please let me go

And set me free.

 

When I am ready

To take that last journey

Stay with me until I’m free.

Say a prayer to give me peace

Stroke my body to bring me ease

Hold my paw to give me strength

Kiss my face to show me love

Close my eyes to let me sleep …

Assure me that you’ll be ok

Whisper my name

To guide me on my way.

 

And Mom, Dad

Please, please don’t cry

Know that you have given me

A wonderful, wonderful life.

 

(Hazel Ketko)