If it should be I grow frail and weak
You will be sad, I understand,
We've had so many happy years
Take me where my needs they'll tend.
I know, in time, you too will see
Do not grieve. It should be you,
Author Unknown
If It Should Be
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
When this last battle can't be won.
Selfishness may stay your hand.
But on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.
That what's to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer... So,
When the time comes, please let me go.
Only -- stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
It is kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two these years.......
Don't let your heart hold any tears.