National Animal Interest Alliance

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Ayla has gone to the Rainbow Bridge


Alexi says:

We didn't know Ayla but are sorry to hear of her going to the Bridge. We send love and purrayers for her family.

The Last Battle" - Author Unknown

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,

But don't let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close -- we two -- these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

1 comment:

Meowers from Missouri said...

how furry sweet this pome is. thank you for posting it, although it made mom's eyes leak. she has lived the truth of it SO many times. *sigh* but we know and are glad that she will love us to the end, and beyond; she told us so.