can't sleep

sorry little guy

Just the other day
I tripped on you
getting in the way
blind and deaf;
your walk had a sway.

It hurt me to see
the puppy you used to be
vanished under your
old dog's clouded eye,

Tears were shed
and explanations explained,
we knew it was right,
we knew you were pained.

Hesitation would not
have been just reward
for the comfort you have been
to our family.

Sometimes the best thing
isn't the easiest,
and the hardest
is the best,
sleep well old man,
get your rest.

Author's Note

It isn't profound, it's personal, and I held my niece's hand as she put the dog to sleep that she had since she was two.
RIP Romeo, 1996 - July 23, 2014

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

Awww, this brought a tear to my eye this morning. :'(
Pets are such a huge part of our families.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, thank you. I appreciate the hugs, that is what I was looking for.

[Baby Ricochet]

Of course it's hard. They're family. Beautiful dedication KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. Rough night.

[Frieda P]

Sorry, that's never an easy decision to make...been through that twice, that's why I'm without pet now.

[Lyn Anderson]

Nope, this is my fifth time. And that's just family. Clients, that's a number I would rather not guess at.

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Awww this is sad, it kinda reminds me of my cat I had to put down. It was the hardest choice but I know it was the best choice because I didn't want to see her suffer.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, it is never easy. But it is right, after all they do for us.

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

Yeah, I wouldn't want to wake up one day and find her dead, I think that would of hurt more