Comfort Poem Following Loss of Partner

by Jon
(www.verses4cards.co.uk)

There's something in me that wants to recycle things, adapt things for wider usage and it may be an urge to save the Earth's precious resources but most probably it's because I'm a tight wad.
Anyhoo, I came across the following poem that was written and reserved for dog lovers who have suffered the loss of their pet. It is written in the words of the pooch as it "visits" its master at various times of the day and it is so nice I have adapted it for the comfort of someone who has lost a human partner.
I could seek to claim that I made huge changes and take great credit but in truth I changed little...paw to hand..that kind of thing. I release it, via your lovely website, to a larger audience. I hope you like



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 whispered to you softly
As you brushed away a tear,
"It's 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,
We discussed the news you and me.


I was with you at the shops today,
Your arms were getting sore.
I longed 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 re-assure you,
That I'm not lying there.


I walked with you towards the house,
As you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my hand on you,
I smiled and said " it's me."


You looked so very tired,
And 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 knew...
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, 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 across to greet you
And we'll stand, side by side.


I have so many things to show you,
There is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
Then come home to be with me.



Author Unknown
Adapted by Jon Bratton