Goodbye Tabby
Now I am finally in a state of mind to think, its time I said farewell to my poor old cat, of whom I have many fond memories. She was in my life since I was 7 years old, so I don't really remember a time when she wasn't there. The vet nurse gave mum a poem which she emailed me. I'm putting it on here as I thought it was really sweet.
IF IT SHOULD BE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this the last battle can't be won
You will be sad I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day more than the rest
Your love and friendship 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
When the time comes let me go
I know in time you too will see
It is a kindness you do to me
Though my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved
Don't grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
We've been so close we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears
Right, this is going to be a jumbo post so I'll leave it at that for now. Might figure out how to stick a picture on sometime :-)
IF IT SHOULD BE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this the last battle can't be won
You will be sad I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day more than the rest
Your love and friendship 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
When the time comes let me go
I know in time you too will see
It is a kindness you do to me
Though my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved
Don't grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
We've been so close we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears
Right, this is going to be a jumbo post so I'll leave it at that for now. Might figure out how to stick a picture on sometime :-)