Bichonluver3
04-23-2011, 10:52 PM
To all "fur-parents" who have ever lost a furbaby, this poem is for you. I do not know the author but hope that it gives some measure of comfort. God bless you all.
Carrol
FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep within your eyes
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic
That will once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift
Your giving means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost
And all my dignity.
You take a stand, on my behalf,
For that is what friends do
And know that what you do is right
For I believe it too.
So, one last time, I breathe you scent,
And through your hand i feel
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here
Dear friend, and let me run.
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.
Carrol
FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep within your eyes
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic
That will once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift
Your giving means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost
And all my dignity.
You take a stand, on my behalf,
For that is what friends do
And know that what you do is right
For I believe it too.
So, one last time, I breathe you scent,
And through your hand i feel
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here
Dear friend, and let me run.
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.