Shameless

If it should be I grow frail and weak,
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep.
Then you must do what must be done,
When this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.
We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not 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 until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know, in time, you, too, will see
It is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Do not grieve it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

- Author Unknown -