TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

  

They come into our hearts and homes

And with them bring great pleasure

These little tiny furry friends

Bring joy in fullest measure.

The serve us with devotion

Adoring eyes and wagging tails,

Their very presence brings to us

Companionship that never fails.

We care for them and love them

And they trust us to do the best

We exercise and feed them

And let them have their rest.

They are part of celebrations

And we take photographs

They feature in our families

And often bring us laughs.

They trust us so completely

And tears mist our eyes

When we realise that they are older

We pat and touch with sighs.

Too soon they leave and with them

Take a part of our lives and heart,

We knew that it was coming,

But it hurts so much to part.

Take the memories of happy times

Of puppy days and fun

Those funny little kitten memories

Watching them play in the sun.

Your friends are here for you

We understand and care

We feel your pain and offer love

And friendship everywhere.

The grief you feel is part of life

And we walk this path with you,

Please know that we are here

And that we care for you.

© Linda J. Vaughan

August 2007

Shared today for my friend Linda Gazzaway.