This was given to me by a vet tech 3 years ago after a very bad day;Author unknown; but it's the most beautiful thing I've ever read...
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my 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 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,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer,so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til 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.
Don't grieve that it must 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.
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Oh, Sullis, how beautiful!! I have tears in my eyes because it is so meaningful to those of us who have done this for a beloved animal.
Posted 1 year ago by LadyKat of IA #
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Okay so now I am crying. It brought back memories when I had to help Bastian cross the bridge. I was there till the end even though it killed me to do so, I wanted her to know I was there with her. I miss her so much still.
Thanks Sullis for this beautiful poem.Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
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Oh my, I'm tearing up here at work. This was lovely. It's the greatest act of love we can show our pets, and also the doggone hardest. When we bid Basil goodbye, I held him in my arms and kissed him. I wouldn't have it any other way... unless I didn't have to do that at all.
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I've held four precious fur babies while they breathed their last and it tore me up every time but at least I know they went to bridge with love. I cry even now just thinking about it but I know in my heart I did all I could. I also know I WILL see them all again.
Thank you for posting this Sullis, so many of us know this feeling and need to remember that what we did was a kindness, the ultimate show of love for our furry family members.
Posted 1 year ago by debsterwiz #
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Thank you for the poem Sullis. I needed the cry; eventually I will be cried out. This was the first time I ever went through it with the kitty, and frankly, it was much easier on me as well. Just knowing that Joshie was with someone familiar as he left made it better. Still hurts, but at least I know he was at peace at the end.
Posted 1 year ago by Ivory Bill #
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Sullis, thank you for sharing that poem.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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I miss you Katie :(
I miss you Mini :(
I miss you Snowman :(
I miss you Smokey :(Posted 1 year ago by debsterwiz #
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IvoryBill, I was with my Max when he passed. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I've had such comfort since then in knowing that he knew I loved him and that he meant so much to me that I had to do this for him. May your experience with Joshie bring you the same comfort as each day passes.
Posted 1 year ago by LadyKat of IA #
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***wipes away tears again*** People at work must think I'm nuts! This was so beautiful. Years ago you weren't allowed in the back of the vet's office to do this--I have so many I couldn't be with at the end, it breaks my heart.
Posted 1 year ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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Sheba's Mom...I'm sorry you couldn't be there with your babies to send them off feeling safe. The thought of not being able to be by their side is so painful. I was not present & cuddling as she passed over with only one...my beautiful Bunny who was being consumed by cancer on her ear & nose. I was so upset at the thought of losing her that I began to hyperventilate in the vets & she & I decided it was best that I not be present. {{{HUGS}}}.
Now I'm sobbing at the thought...darn it.
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