Puppy #5 is
Toby became ill and did not make it.
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A Dog is Always by Your Side - - - I stood by your bed last night, I
came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, you
found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed
away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm
here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You
were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair, I tried so hard to
let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be near you everyday. To say to you
with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew . . . in
the stillness of that evening. I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say,
"Good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll
rush across to greet you and we'll stand , side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see,
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to with me. |
