May I Go Now?

[opus88]

Do you think the time has come? May I say good-bye to pain-filled days and endless nights?
I've lived my life and done my best, an exampled tried to be.
So can't I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.
I want to go, I really do. Its difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me and share your love and tears.
I know you're sad and so afraid, because I see your tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go.
Thank you for loving me.
You know I love you too.
Thats why its hard to say good-bye and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.
-Susan A. Jackson

[Jade59]

As the tears fall reading this, I echo Pip's words...

[CRSeaside]

Best poem ever. I had a kitten & got her to vet ( she was poisoned). Vet took her temperature. Told me no way this Tiny litte ball of Love should still be alive. I protested & picked her back up & began to love & console her. Vet said" she is holding on, just for you. "

[Piparskeggr]

It is the hardest act of love we must do.

[AppleBr]

Dear,do  you want to kill me by a heart atacck!!??
- fortunately I dont have any cardiac problem, but..
Im extremely worried with the kids stuff, trying to relax a little bit here in front of a compt and FAR from home/them and second thing I met was looking first sight as a SUICIDE LETTER from a friend...
What a scare! Just hope you are not  facing problems with your beloved pets and  feeling its his/her time ...
Hugs!