The Last Battle
Author Unknown
If it should be I grow
frail and weak
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep.
Then you must do what must be done
When this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I
understand.
Selfishness might stay your hand.
But on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.
We've had so many happy
years
That what's to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs
they'll tend.
Only - stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me.
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know, in time, you
too will see,
It is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Do not grieve, it should
be you.
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years.
Don't let your heart hold any
tears.