A Pet Is Never Lost

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me. I was with you at your school today, Your back was getting sore. I longed to take your rucksack; I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today; You tend it with such care. I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said "It's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was perching there. You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew... In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand there, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out... then come back home to me.