God promised at the birth of time, a special friend to give,
this time on earth is short, He said, so love him while he lives. It may be six
or seven years, or twelve or then sixteen, but will you, till I call him back,
take care of him for me? A wagging tail and a cold wet nose, and silken velvet ears,
a heart as big as all outdoors, to love you through the years. His puppy ways
will gladden you, and antics bring a smile, as guardian or friend he will, be
loyal all the while.
He'll bring his charms to grace your life, and though his
stay may be brief, but when he's gone the memories are solaces for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, but lessons only a
dog can teach, I want you each to learn. Whatever love you give to him, returns
in triple measure, follow his lead and gain a life, brim full of simple pleasure.
Enjoy each day as it comes, allow your heart to guide, be loyal and steadfast
in love, as the dog there by your side. Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain, nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back
again? As I myself am a true lover of such a creature I believe each of us should say, "Dear Lord I’ll shelter him with tenderness, I’ll love him while I may, and for the happiness I’ve been blessed with, forever grateful stay." “I will never again awake in fear with a cold nose in my ear, give me patience without end.” Help me be my dog’s very best friend.
Always remember, Only God loves you more than your dog.
