A Loan From God
God promised at birth of time, a special friend to give,
His 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;..
A wagging tail and cold nose, and silken velvet ears,
a heart so big as all outdoors, to love you through the years.
His puppy ways will gladden you, and antics bring a smile,
as guarding or friend he will, be loyal all the while.
He'll bring his charms to grace your life, and though his stay be brief,
when he's gone the memories, are solace for are 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, nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when i come to call, to take him back again...
I fancy each of us would say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done,
for all the joy this day shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run."
"We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may;
and for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay."
"But shall the Angels call for him, much sooner than we've planned;
we'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."
Click to view attachmentBobbie your kindness for Mr. Trevor as you look into his eyes; only you know
as his teachings are on the surface for you to sing within his life;)
This poem is from Power Of The Dog <Author Unknown>