Ode To Caisson
When I can no longer wag my tail
And walk with you along the sylvan trail
You will know and I will know that it is time to go.
When my body is weary and I can’t get up
Before I loose my dignity and presence
You will know and I will know it is time to go.
I cannot talk to you and I cannot write to you
My eyes and my face are my only way to tell you
That I know and I know you know, it is time to go.
So remember me when I was a pup
When I could romp and run
When I was young and fun
Now that I am on my side and can’t get up
You know and I know, it is time to go.
So give me one last hug
Rub my old tired old head and feel my soft ears
Shed a few tears for me, if I could cry I would do the same for you
And you will know and I will know it is time to go.
When I an gone tomorrow, remove my bowl
Remove my toys and remove my bed
Keep my picture beside your head
Put me in your memory and say goodbye
You and I know it is time to go
It is best for you and for me to know when to go
I can’t help myself; you must do it for me
I don’t want to stay in this condition, nor would you
It is too sad for you and too hard for me my dearest friend
As difficult as it is for you to do
I leave it up to you to know
When it is time to go.
I know that you know that I know
It is now time for me to go.
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