I thought this was a very nice poem...
 

I thought this was a nice poem....

"IF IT SHOULD BE"
If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me until the end,
I know in time that you will see,
The kindness that you did for me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.


Author: "unknown"

This indeed is a very heartwarming ~ bittersweet poem. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

That is a very heartwarming poem. Thanks for sharing it.

:cry: Megan thank you so much for sharing that poem. It made me cry and feel better at the same time. In August I had to put my 12 yr. old Tori (little silky x girl) down and that's exactly the way it was. She was diagnosed suddenly with cancer and went down hill very quickly. I know it was the best thing for her but it just about killed me to let her go. I did stay with her to the end and she went to sleep peacefully in my arms. It still hurts though. Thank you again, that poem makes you think about the right and good thing, not just the sadness.

Kathy, Tango and Gypsy

Megan Ty for sharing the poem.

That is so beautiful but sad. never heard that one before!

Thanks for sharing, Megan. I'm sure a lot of people who have lost their furry friends recently will find that comforting!

Heres one
 

To My Furbabie in the clouds
I wake up every morning and wish to see the view, All the clouds in heaven, was waiting there for you. The smile that perched my lips. The tears that fill my eyes. Are all because I see my Fur-babie in the sky. Fur babie I can see your face and I look into your eyes, Some people dont believe it, But Angels never lie. Each time I look into the sky. I search and hope to find a reminder of you. I know you dont mind. It makes me sad that we didnt have more time. For you was the best dog and dear baby you was mine. You left me with memories that are so dear to me. You gave me all the love you had and left me quietly. I didnt get to say good bye, But you know I was there, Our hearts were bound together forever my Dear. Fur-baby in the clouds each time I raise my eyes, I hope to see youe loving face, That fills my heart with pride. Your bright eyes are smiling as you look down at me. and I hear your loving barks as you speak quietly. I love you My sweet baby........Love ur Mommy and Daddy


Hey Mommy and daddy , Im right beside you dear. Wipe those tears away, Keep that twinkle in your eye, Thats where I want it to stay. I know some day youll be with me. and I just want to say. I love you Both and I know you loved me. Love your baby in the sky.

Great poem Megan!!! I am facing that exact issue right now with an old dog. It is a tough situation.

Oh I'm so sorry, Dawn. :( Its so hard.

thank you for sharing sweetie..

Thank you.. that sure hit home

Wow, that is a great poem,, and it really hit me.
Last night I had to take my cat to the vet,and they put me in the same room that I had to put my Maxie cat to sleep in May 04" its amazing how all those feelings came back as soon as I entered that room again. I know how right it was and it had to be done,,but it is SO hard,, I still miss her.. My 16 year old baby girl..RIP~

I loved the line .. Stay with me until the end... and I did... :(

Thanks Megan, I printed it, to keep.