"The world is a dangerous place, not because of
those who do evil, but because of those who look on

and do nothing".


- Albert Einstein




Thursday, June 28, 2007

Poem to Honour Passed Pigs (Kleenex Alert!)

The Last Farewell

Come with me my gentle love

and let me hold you near.
I'll soothe you with my softest words
and never mind the tears.
I'll whisper words of love to you
so you will always know...
how much my heart is breaking now
as I gently let you go.

We've traveled years and miles, we two,
you've been my constant friend.
And now the kindest gift I give
brings us to this end.
Your legs grew weak, your eyes grew tired;
I watched time take its toll.
But in my heart you're still the piglet
I held so long ago.

I cannot watch you suffer now,
my love is much too deep.
So close your eyes my precious love,
I'll hold you as you sleep.
I'll rub your belly one last time,
and gently ease the pain.
And pray to all the gods I know
that we will meet again.

I knew this day would come my love
I knew it from the start.
I did not know the price would be
such a large piece of my heart.
I'll grieve for you because I must
I'll shed hot, heavy tears.
But the sorrow of this day won't dim
the love we shared for years.

Author unknown, adapted for piggies by Pamala

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