End of the line

[WitchBoy]

[glow=blue,2,300]I cradled your head
in the curve of my arm
And buried my face
in the warmth of your body

I spoke gently to you
Whispered my last goodbyes
The tears freely flowed
as you slipped further away

I knew in my heart
This was the ONLY way
that you would be free
from your suffering,
your pain

But inside it hurt
Hurt so very bad
to lose my companion
The bestest friend,
I'll ever have

The vet checked your heartbeat
Your heartbeat was gone
But you still looked alive
So radiant, so warm

I stroked your smooth coat
Just one, last, time
Then, collar in hand
I left you, asleep

I sat in the car
Looked up to the sky
Memories of you
Dancing 'round in my head

But you see, my friend
It had to be done
For as the vet said
We'd reached the end
of the line.

Goodnight, my lad.[/glow]