you’ve been there
for me,
when i needed
you the most.
and i know
not all stories
have happy endings—
but i’m not
quite ready
to say goodbye.
your love is
more pure
than any human
could imagine.
so when i looked
into your little eyes,
i promised
to give you
the best years
of your golden life.
we’ve been through
so much,
and truth is,
i still need
you in mine.
so i’ll hold
your paws
close to my heart—
because letting go
is the hardest part.
i’m not ready
to say goodbye.
so please,
stay with me
tonight.
May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM UTC
you’ve been there
for me,
when i needed
you the most.
and i know
not all stories
have happy endings—
but i’m not
quite ready
to say goodbye.
your love is
more pure
than any human
could imagine.
so when i looked
into your little eyes,
i promised
to give you
the best years
of your golden life.
we’ve been through
so much,
and truth is,
i still need
you in mine.
so i’ll hold
your paws
close to my heart—
because letting go
is the hardest part.
i’m not ready
to say goodbye.
so please,
stay with me
tonight.
written for my labrador, age 11, who’s nearing his final chapter. i hope he still has a little bit of time left. i love him so much.
inspired by backstreet boys’ “i need you tonight.”
this is a poem about love that never speaks, but always stays.
because sometimes, letting go means loving harder.
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