You would never hurt me

By the SilverTopHat

Growlithe, you served me well
From the time you were a pup your only wish was to please me

You were happy with me as I was with you

And I knew you would never hurt me

We fought, side by side

We hungered, side by side

We strived, side by side

We triumphed, side by side

And yet we must die apart

You a canine with a naturally short life

Me a human

Blessed, and cursed with a lengthy existence

Why did you have to get sick?

Why do we have to die apart?

I wish it had been me.

At least I could know why I died.

But you don't know.

How could you?

A mind so pure as yours?

How could death and disease ever intrude upon your mind?

A needle of silver liquid

It shall end your pain

Am I doing the right thing?

Or am I your murderer?

I wish I could tell you

Explain to you

Beg your forgiveness

Hear your forgiveness

You look at me with your big black eyes

They sting, they hurt

Not because you condemn me

But because you trust I would never hurt you

No, I can't do it!

How can I be your killer?

And yet, would it be crueler to kill you,

Or to let you suffer in silent agony?

One last hug, for old times sake

My tears fall upon your fur

I wish I could go with you

But this journey you must make alone

I cannot watch as the needle pricks your skin

I feel your pain stricken muscles relax

A sigh of contentment

At last the pain is gone

We fought, side by side

We hungered, side by side

We triumphed, side by side

But I must bury you alone

I stand upon your final rest

Your name carved into stone and earth

My friends comfort me for my loss of a pokemon

How little they understand

I remember that last look you gave me

A trusting look

Your eyes, black as ravens wings

They trusted I would never hurt them

I thought I had betrayed your trust

I though I had stabbed you in the back

I though you would curse me forever

I feared you would love me never more

And yet

Now I think of it

I didn't betray you

Your last request was fulfilled

"You would never hurt me,"

And I didn't hurt you

I ended your pain

Now you'll never hurt again

I can see you in my dreams

You wait at the gaits of heaven

You wag your tail as you wait for me

To thank me for my final gift

Authors notes: Thanks for reading this far. This was written in memorial of my first pet, who got cancer and had to be put to sleep. I know almost everyone who has owned a pet has had to make the decision whether to end their pets life or not. It is a heart wrenching decision and I often question myself it we are doing the right thing. I wrote this to all of us out there who know the pain of a dead pet, and hopefully this will both bring back happy memories and maybe reconcile some fears. I know it helped me.

Growlithe and Pokemon is copywrite Nintendo.