“Tis a fearful thing
To love what death can touch.
A fearful thing to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
To be, and oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing, to love.
For your life has lived in me;
Your laugh once lifted me;
Your word was a gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love, a holy thing,
To love what death can touch.”
Judah Halevi, 12th Century
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 rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We’ve had 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’m saved.
Please do not grieve that it 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
A Traveler's Photo Journal 
My condolences. Nothing eases your pain. It must have been real hard to lose your parents and then your beloved companion. I feel for you.
Hisae
Thank you Hisae. My heart is broken.
Laura, I’m so sorry. So painful to say goodbye, I know you gave him a wonderful life ❤️ Such beautiful poems!
Megan
Thank you Megan. The house is not the same without him.
Ian will always be in your heart, your love for him and remembering all wonderful times together help heal your sadness
Teresa
Ian loved his Auntie Teresa and Uncle Augie. He loved unwrapping his Christmas gifts each year.
Our heartfelt wishes that Ian’s spirit will journey to the next plane…and wait patiently for you to meet again. Tail wagging of course. Dogs are special earth angels, and I am glad that you found a good one to accompany you, even so briefly, and cherish that time together in your life. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words.
Laura