Pet Bereavement Support Group
The loss of a pet or animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals, this community focuses on human feelings, when an animal is lost, dies or otherwise is departed.
...Dakota put down last night.
THE LAST BATTLE (aka If It Should Be) Author Unknown
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this last battle cant be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But dont let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldnt want me to suffer so.
When the time comes,
Please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs theyll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Dont grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
Weve been so close we two these years,
Dont let your heart hold any tears.
THE LAST BATTLE (aka If It Should Be) Author Unknown
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this last battle cant be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But dont let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldnt want me to suffer so.
When the time comes,
Please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs theyll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Dont grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
Weve been so close we two these years,
Dont let your heart hold any tears.
Pets, and for me dogs in particular, can teach us a valuable lesson on a different way to relate to life and more consciously evolved beings. ;-)
A perfect example of being present and unconditional love right under our noses.
Thanks for sharing this poem. Big hugs!
Your poem really helped me. Thank you for sharing. Sending you a big hug.