Tribute To Buster

This page is dedicated to my little dog Buster.
He was a happy, bouncing little white ball of joy.
The last year he lived he lost most of his bounce
and playfulness but he never lost his zest for life.
Although he was plagued with many illnesses, he
would gallantly struggle to his feet each morning to
greet the day. When the time came that we had to let
him go, I held him in my arms as he drew his last breath.
He was twelve years old.

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done?
For this...the last battle...can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so,
When the time comes...please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only...stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has decided this thing to do,
We've been so close...we two...these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

I got to the gate of Heaven yesterday,
After we said good bye,
I began to miss you terribly,
Because I heard you cry.
Suddenly there was an Angel,
And she asked me to enter Heavens gate,
I asked her if I could stay outside and wait
For someone who'd be late,
I wouldn't make much noise you see,
I wouldn't bark or howl,
I'd only wait here patiently,
And play with my tennis ball.
The Angel said I could stay right here,
And wait for you to come,
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven,
If I went in alone.
So, I'll wait here, you take your time.
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven,
Without you to warm my heart.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from
their eyes and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain; for the former
things are passed away." Revelations 21: 3-4

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