"Wishes" (for Okie)
We wish we could have told you,
in words you'd understand,
We wanted you to stay with us.
This wasn't what we'd planned.
We wish somehow to tell you,
How empty we now feel.
A part of us went with you,
A part that time can't heal.
We wish we'd once more hear you,
in your softly, rumbling purr,
to hold you on our laps again
and stroke your golden fur.
We wish we had you back again,
to fill this empty space.
But one day we'll be together
in a far, far better place.
To Okie with love, Kristen Sharer
When The Time Comes
Lord, when the time comes please help
me be strong
my furry friend is sick; something's terribly
wrong
The vet checked her over; there's nothing
he can do
I'm afraid soon I'll be sending her; home
to You
Please take her back home; on the wings of
a dove
into Your loving arms; up in heaven above
Take her to a meadow; where she can play and
run free
under bright sunlight; among the green grass
and trees
She's been a part of my life now; for so many
years
I'll miss her so much; my eyes are filling
with tears
Please give me the courage; to tell her good-bye
as I know she'll watch over me; through her
loving eyes
I'll never forget her; I'll see her one day
tell her we'll meet at the Bridge; then we'll
go play
I'll cherish the memories; of the time we
both had
they'll put a smile on my face; then I won't
feel as bad
John Quealy
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