Little Bits of Joy

The clouds roll in, and the curtains are closing
The sun is setting, and the emotions are growing

I know in my heart that we are almost there
I have to make the choice, and just yet I don’t care

The joy you gave for so long deserves a little more fight
It’s worth the work and time, the energy and pain, I know what is right

16 years and 6 months, Over a decade and a half
You’ve loved me, lifted me, Each day you’ve made me laugh

And now I sit here, watching you try hard to hold on
But your body is failing, I know it’s not long

Where have you gone? Your spirit, when did it leave?
Eyes growing cloudy, body thin, it’s time to grant you reprieve

It is almost time, but we aren’t yet quite there
I make you one more promise, a commitment, the responsibility I’ll bear

As long as you’re breathing, I will bring you little bits of joy
I will bring them in love, and in cuddles, in food, and in toys

I commit to give every last ounce of happiness this life has for you
I commit to love you every second, even in the last few

Now is my turn to be the one who brings joy, love, and strength
You are so much more than I could wish, I’ll be strong in your last length

I love you with my whole heart, you forever changed who I’ve become
I love you, I love you, and I will love you after the last beat of the drum

I will live in the now for as long as the now is real and you are here
I will bring you every last bit of joy left, I will protect you from fear

You will always be my puppy, the one who stayed by my side
Even after you move on, in my heart you will forever reside