The softest, kindest, chocolate eyes,



Stare up at me, from where he lies.



Full of trust and love and pain,



I hold him in my arms, as the rain,



Falls upon him, or maybe its my tears.



I was now living the nightmare of my fears.



The white coat is moving slowly, out of his sight,



Those eyes are still gazing at me, with a shining light.



I see the needle enter, my eyes shimmer and blur,



As I blink back the tears, I clasp tighter to his fur.



As the clarity comes back, I gaze down on my pet,



The light has now gone, the sun has now set.



I want to howl out loud, for my old faithful friend,



I am so pleased I was with you, right to the end.