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If it should be that I grow weak

and pain should keep me from my sleep;

Then you must do what must be done,

For this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, i understand;

But don't let grief then stay your hand.

For this day more than all the test,

Your love for me must stand the rest.

We have so many happy years;

What is to come can hold no fears.

You don't want me to suffer so

The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,

But please stay with me 'til the end

To hold me close and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

It was a kindness done for me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I'ms saved.

Please do not grieve that is was you

Who had this painful thing to do.

We've been so close, we two, through the years;

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

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