Minnelund

“If it should be that I grow frail and weak and pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then you must do what must be done, for the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad - I understand, don't let this grief stay in your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest, your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years, what has to come can hold no fears. You don't want me to suffer, so the time has come, please let me go!
Take me where my needs can be tend, and please stay with me to the end. Hold me firm and speak with me, until my eyes no longer see.
I know that in time you will see the kindness that you did for me. Although my tail last has waved, from pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve. It must be you who has this painful thing to do.
We've been so close we two all these years, so don't let your heart hold back the tears”.