Trooper
October 29, 1994- December 6, 2008
Trooper has been ill for some time and yesterday, in his own way, he let us know he was ready to go. We all slept in the family room with him last night where he has been spending his last days in front of the fireplace. We listened to his breathing, and remembered all the joy he had brought into our lives.
This morning we all said our goodbyes in our own way. At 12:15 this afternoon, Trooper left us very peacefully.
We miss him very much.
May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say good-bye to pain-filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I’ve lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can 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.
It’s 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 fears.
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.
That’s why it’s 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,
May I say good-bye to pain-filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I’ve lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can 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.
It’s 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 fears.
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.
That’s why it’s 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
3 comments:
Ohhh in tears for you, I know how that feels. I have been down that road many times and it never gets any easier. The poem was lovely...
Warm thought are on their way to you,
sue
I am sad, but happy for Troupe he will very happy is heaven! Lots of people to pet him when ever he wants. Lol
Tim B
So sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful poem and memory of saying goodbye.
Take Care =0)
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