Our final days together

I’m old and this old body aches, I feel my many years

and I don’t get around so well you see

But there is still some life left in this worn out dog of yours

these days I just need lots of TLC

 

You got me when I was a little puppy and so cute

and we’ve become a family, and I know

That years go by so quickly and we’ve had the best of times

and you’ll stand with me till it’s time to go

 

I may not make it to the door in time to go outside

but you are glad to clean up every mess

I’m just a little slower getting’ ‘round these days it seems

so thanks for bearing with me, you’re the best

 

If I could talk, I’d tell you just how much you mean to me

my people who have treated me so well

But when I look up at you as you stoop to touch my face

Deep down inside I know that you can tell

 

I may not have so many days before it’s time to go

and I know it’s not easy, not at all

But I have faith and I know you will do what’s right for me

I’ll trust you when it’s time to make that call

 

So till that time comes, let’s make every day we have the best

let’s sit and spend a lazy afternoon

Out in the shade and watch the world go by, the two of us

cause times like these will end, and way too soon …

 

(Smokey Culver)