Goodbye, Maple

The dog in my pants is Lucy. She is also greatly missed.

Goodbye, Maple

It was an act of love
that had us help you
separate your soul
from your crippled body.

We had hoped that
you would pass on your own,
but your heart was strong
and your will was great.

You were so full of life
until age stalked you,
caught you, and struck
with a vicious stroke.

We held you and mourned
that we were involved
with extinguishing your life.
You will live with us for as long as we are.

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Rev. Jim Hetzer