When it is time to say good-bye,
When pain and illness seek release,
He looks at me with trusting eyes-
I know I can let him go in peace.

By my side these many years,
He's one I cherished and boasted of.
He made me laugh and he dried my tears,
I know I can let him go in love.

He tried my patience, he warmed my heart,
He nuzzled me and he helped me cope.
'Twas love between us from the start,
I know I can let him go in hope.

Somewhere now, he is young and free
In a place where suffering is past.
He loves me still, and he waits for me;
I know I can let him go at last.