May I Go?

Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to painfilled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond,
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first.
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go, I really do;
it's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me
and show your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
That my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too.
And that's why its hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
Because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

~Susan A. Jackson



From a Sick Dog

Before I grow too frail and weak,
And all that's left is peace in sleep,
I know you'll do what must be done,
To end this fight that can't be won.

I don't fear death as humans do,
So let me try to comfort you,
Come, let us take a quiet stroll,
And share some quietness soul to soul.

No need for words 'twixt you and I,
No need to say a last good-bye,
We've grown so close in mind and heart,
It seems so cruel that we must part.

Be sure I sense the pain you'll feel,
Without me walking at your heel,
The days will feel full of despair,
Your "best friend" simply won't be there.

In time the pain will slowly wane,
You'll think of me and smile again,
You'll speak with love and pride of me,
Your extra special puppy.

Now take me where my needs they'll tend,
And stay there with me till the end,
Hold me close with soft good-byes,
'Till life's bright light has left my eyes.

The final sound I need to hear,
Is your soft voice upon my ear.
Your loving face will fade and dim,
As the rush of heaven closes in.



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