IF IT SHOULD BE

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, the last battle, can't be won.

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You, will be sad, I understand

Don't let your grief then stay your hand

For this day, more than the rest

Your love and friendship stand the test.

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We've had so many happy years

What is to come can hold no fears

You would not want me to suffer so

When the time comes, please let me go.

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Take me where my needs they'll tend

Only, stay with me to the end

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

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I know in time you and I will see

It is a kindness you do to me

Although my tail it's last has waved

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

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Don't grieve if it should be you

Who has to decide this thing to do

We've been so close - we two these years

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

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Taken from a sympathy card sent to us from my CuzRoy.

In memory of Purdita Ho, April 1999 - March 2007.