Long After the Tears.........
His bones are creaky, he`s not too sound,
but his eyes are bright and his tummy round.
He`s gone quite deaf and his face is grey
I walk the others, but he`s happy to stay.
His tail still wags and i get a greeting
He`s happy to fotter and he`s still eating
I have to bellow to make myself heard
Some things he does without a word.

The old man and i have seen such a lot
He`s one of the most treasured friends i`ve got
He`s a pain at times, i have to admit
But i wouldn`t change him- not one little bit
The years creep by-the time ticks on
I know that one day he`ll be gone
When the time comes, i will know
I`ll do what`s right- i`ll let him go.

God willing i`ll  be with him and hold him tight
And see him safely into his long "good night"
But until that time i`ll keep him near
to me he`s part of all that`s dear.
He`s got no Ch. title-what do i care?
All i worry is that he`s there.
The time will come when he is no more
And in my life will close a door.

But i`ll have the memories from all the years
And they will remain long after the tears.
(Author Unknown)

The reason sam looks a bit sad here is when his bones were really aching, i found some products to help relieve his aching,
i found a company by the name of Springtime Products.
I am supplimenting Sampson with
J-Flex concentrate, and GL
both are horse products that are glucosamine, and chondriton powder in high concentrate.
I also am feeding the Bee-Pollen product for horses, seems to have worked! he has perked up and is happy!

SAM I LOVE YOU! YOU ARE EVERYTHING I WOULD WANT TO BE AS A PERFECT HUMAN BEING!!