it was a sad day
when he looked me in the eye
and said
this is good bye
i love you
don't be sad
please don't cry
i gave you all the love i had
now it's time
for me to go away for a while

our pets are here to teach us
love me like i love you
i will never let you down
tried and true
i will stand by your side
over every mountain
through every valley
around every corner
and guard you day and night
that's my job
my gift to you is love
i'll always be around

Now I Know Why
pets don't live very long
they give all the love they have
in a short amount of time
then one day they hear their call
from the Rainbow Bridge
until me meet again my friend
love says it all

Written by Chester Hardy III 3/23/26