“ My fur is now grey,
My lungs now ache,
I no longer jump and play,
When I walk my paws quake.
I think of all the fun,
But all I do is rest,
Is my time really done?
Did they call me the best?
I wonder if I am a good boy,
I wonder if I am enough,
I no longer can chase my toy,
I am no longer tough.
I think of my littermates,
And all of our owners,
How we’re all drawing near our fates.
I hope they know we will always be theirs.
I would lie by their side,
For the rest of my days,
But when I said I didn’t hurt, I lied,
Now when the pain comes, it stays.
But I will always be,
And I will always be right here,
I might struggle to see,
But with you I have no reason to fear.
When you hug me tonight,
Remember I was your first,
And when you turn off the lights,
Remember that with love for you my heart bursts.
You will always be my person,
And I hope I will always be your best boy,
Because when it’s the golden gates where I run,
I will only feel joy.
Forgive me for my wrinkles,
Forgive me for my cries,
But there is still that twinkle,
Right here in my eyes.
Thank you for all that you have done,
You’ve gone so far above,
And my heart is what you’ve won.
Never forget that I love
You. “