DNK said:
He's goin' on 18 years. As much a part of this clan as any other mammal.
I will be out in th' back yard planting his Mortal Coil within hours.
What do we actually LIVE for?
Seems absolutely silly to give this planet progeny as the reason just now.
....I'm off to see if a planted mammal will result in a similar being.
Einstein was reportedly quoted as having observed that: Insanity is: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,
For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.