"When The Time Comes"

Dedicated to Chuie

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And Pain should keep me from my sleep 
Then will do you do what must be done
For this final battle can't be won. 
You will be sad and I understand
 But don't let grief then stay your hand
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test
We have had so many happy years
You wouldn't want me to suffer so
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend
Only, please stay with me till the end
And hold me tightly and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I have been saved
Don't grieve that it must be you.
Who has to decide this thing to do; 
We've been so close -- we two -- these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears
And don't forget all our memories
For I'll still be with you in your dreams.