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Long after the tears

His bones are creaky, he's not too sound,

but his eyes are bright and his tummy round.

He's gone quite deaf and his face is grey

I walk the others, but he's happy to stay.

His tail still wags and I get a greeting

He's happy to potter and he's still eating

I have to bellow to make myself heard

Some things he does without a word.

The old man and I have seen such a lot

He's one of the most treasured friends I've got

He's a pain at times, I have to admit

But I wouldn't change him - not one little bit

The years creeps by - the time ticks on

I know that one day he'll be gone

When the time comes, I will know

I'll do what's right - I'll let him go.

God willing I'll be with him and hold him tight

And see him safely into his long "good night"

But until that time I'll keep him near

to me he's part of all that's dear.

He's got no title - what do I care?

All I worry is that he's there.

The time will come when he is no more

And in my life will close a door.

But I'll have the memories from all the years

And they will remain long after the tears.

(Author Unknown)

Dog Ageing

My body may age but my mind will stay young.

I've much left to do, many songs to be sung.

many roads are to be travelled, much love to express,

many souls that need aid, who are now in distress.

I will do what I can to help brighten your day,

I will spread cheer and love as I pass by your way.

The world is my oyster, to have and to hold,

why, I'm really too busy to ever grow old.