A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...

To my dear Chan, Mark & Mugsy, our prayers go out to you all as you try to find peace in all you've been through lately. Please know we all love and grieve with you, I know I do. Its taken me a bit to post as I reflected back on my original Lady's passing, still seems like yesterday sometimes, so this is my little Memorial for Fred. May God Bless you all!

Poem is from this site.

Tackhammer's Fred
May 2, 1996 - October 5, 2007

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

and the 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 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 where 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.

~~ Author Unknown~~