Saturday, February 20, 2016

THINKING ALLOWED

On Facebook the other day I found this sad but beautiful poem.  It is from a dog to its master but could come from any beloved pet.  I wondered should I share it with you and then thought yes, I will as there are many animal lovers who read this blog and I am hoping they will appreciate what it says.  We've all had to say goodbye to furever friends at one time or another.  Unfortunately they are not with us forever as the majority of us outlive them.  (The author is unknown but whoever wrote this understand the love we have for our pets).

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 CAN'T BE WON.

YOU WILL BE SAD, I UNDERSTAND,
DON'T LET THAT 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'S TO COME CAN HOLD NO FEARS;
YOU DON'T WANT ME TO SUFFER SO
THE TIME HAS COME, PLEASE LET ME GO.

TAKE ME WHERE MY NEEDS THEY'LL TEND
BUT PLEASE STAY WITH ME 'TIL THE END;
TO HOLD ME CLOSE AND SPEAK TO ME
UNTIL MY EYES NO LONGER SEE.

I KNOW IN TIME YOU WILL AGREE
IT WAS A KINDNESS DONE FOR ME;
ALTHOUGH MY TAIL NO LONGER WAGS
FROM PAIN AND SUFFERING I'M SAVED.

PLEASE DO NOT GRIEVE THAT IT WAS YOU
WHO HAD THIS PAINFUL THING TO DO;
WE'VE BEEN SO CLOSE, WE TWO, THESE YEARS,
DON'T LET YOUR HEART HOLD ANY TEARS.

10 comments:

  1. Hari Om
    That is a wonderful poem Mimsie. Glad you did share it after all! YAM xx

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    1. I felt you would appreciate it Yam. Words from the heart of an animal lover. xx

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  2. Mimsie; you've made me cry with this sad and sweet poem. I'm remembering the day I had my orange tabby put to sleep and how I cried all that day.

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    1. It brings tears to my eyes when I read it and also when I typed it out.
      It is only 18 months since I gave Precious her last big cuddle and said goodbye. Many tears were shed that day and on other occasions when we've said goodbye to many pussy cats and 3 dogs.
      I remember them all so well.

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  3. Oh yes.
    It is the final kindness for them - but how it hurts.
    And like River, I am weeping.

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    1. I doubt anyone could read this beautiful poem with a dry eye. When I first read it I knew it had to be shared with people who, like me, are 'animal' people.
      We must never keep them with us for our sake but let them go when it is time no matter how saddened we are.

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  4. .. Hi Mimsie ... A beautiful and touching poem... saying goodbye to a loved pet is always hard....
    Have a good day... Hugs.. Barb xxx

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    1. It is indeed Barbara and obviously written from the heart of an animal lover who understands the grief we feel when we have to say goodbye.
      Hope your weekend is going well. xxx

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  5. It is a beautiful poem Mimsie and thank youf or sharing it.

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    1. I am so glad you though so Denise. Sad but oh, so very true.

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