It's time, my friend to say goodbye

With a lump in my throat and tears

in my eyes

Please tell me Shadow, this is the right thing to do

If it

is, then why do I feel so blue





I have you in my arms, your golden eyes

open wide

You turn to look up at me to say it's OK

I look deep into your

eyes and know it's true

But I still ask myself, is it the right thing

to do





Just last night, you lay snuggled on my lap

The sound of your purr

I can hear

The feel of your little heart beating

I feel deep saddness, the tears reappear





I rub your ears and touch your paw

And remember all the love you gave throughout

the years

I wish I could have given you more

You look at me as if to say thank you






Shadow, you gave the greatest gift of all

That very special feeling of

love...

The kind of unconditional love that's so strong

Goodbye my friend,

and thank you