You looked up into my eyes and I knew it was time.
I cradled you as my heart started to crumble.
Selfishly I wanted…needed…more time,
But my head spoke louder than my heart in the end.
As the drugs coursed through your tiny veins,
I stroked your dark head, still so soft.
I told you I loved you.
My heart broke as you slipped peacefully away.
My tears fell as you left your final tiny pawprints tattooed on my heart.
(Sioux 4 Nov 2004 – 6 Sep 2023)
Coral McCallum 