Whistler Golden Retrievers

I Stood Beside Your Bed Last Night 

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to

sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"Its me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here"

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the

tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands

reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, your arms were

getting sore.
I want to take your parcels, I wished I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such

care.
I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for

the key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me".

You looked so very tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me to be so near you everyday,
to say to you with certainty "I never went away".

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you new
That in the stillness of that evening I was very close to

you.

The day is over.... I smile and watch you yawning
and say, " Good Night, Sweet Dreams, God Bless,
I'll see you in the morning".

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief

divide
I'll rush to greet you and we’ll stand together side by

side.

I have so many things to show you, there's much for

you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out; then come home and

be with me.