I'M FREE

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I raised my head when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To bark, to love, to herd or play.
I loved my home, would love to stay
but now it’s time to go away.

If my passing’s left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a hug, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be burdened not with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, mom’s loving touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Anonymous (with canine adjustments)