Poem............. (help)

[charliebubs]

Can someone please help me find the poem that I have seen on here about having your pet pts and how it's the final gift etc etc.

I want to send it to Karen for poor Lucy. :(

[dinahsmum]

IF I SHOULD GROW FRAIL

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain does keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
for this - the last battle -can't be won.

You will be sad I understand
But 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,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till 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 now 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.

(author unknown)

:cry:

[charliebubs]

Thank you so much DM - that's the one.
:(

[Jac]

God I'm in tears just reading it!!

[dinahsmum]

God I'm in tears just reading it!!
Yes - it rings true for you doesn't it Jac.
Sad though it is, it is quite true.:(

[Animagus]

Oh boy I am sitting here crying .... what a lovely yet sad Poem.

[Jac]

It say's it all.

[Mags]

That is so sad but it also helps you to understand you have done the right thing....:cry:

It doesn't stop me feeling choked when I read it though:cry:

[dinahsmum]

My vet has a discreet copy of this in a frame on the window-sill in the waiting room with a little sweet pic of a dog and a cat. I'm not sure I'd want to see it exactly at that moment if I knew I was taking a loved pet in for the last time but i'm sure it helps some - even by letting the tears flow. :cry:

[charliebubs]

I think it's a lovely poem and it does have me choked up each time I read it, as does the Rainbow Bridge.

They are both bittersweet, but comforting.

[mable1718]

what a lovely but sad poem

[dandysmom]

So true, Charlie. I choke up every time I read either of them .......