Its Dog Day! Though i wish to have a Dog!!
If you’ve ever had a pet dog, then you’ll know what absolute God-Sends they are. They fill our dreary lives with happiness, innocence and pure, unconditional love. I came across this poem that holds that dogs are actually loans from God. Sounds strange? You’ll think differently when you’re finished reading.
A Loan From God
God promised at the birth of time,
A special friend to give,
His time on earth is short, He said,
So love him while he lives.
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It may be for eight or ten years,
Or only two or three,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
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A wagging tail and cold wet nose,
And silken velvet ears,
A heart as big as all outdoors,
To love you through the years.
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His puppy ways will gladden you,
And antics bring a smile,
As guardian or friend he will,
Be loyal all the while.
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He’ll bring his charms to grace your life,
And though his stay be brief,
When he’s gone the memories,
Are solace for your grief.
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I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But lessons only a dog can teach,
I want you each to learn.
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I’ve looked the whole world over,
In search of guardians true,
And from the folk that crowd life’s land,
I have chosen you.
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Whatever love you give to him,
Returns in triple measure,
Follow his lead and gain a life,
Brim full of simple pleasures.
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Enjoy each day as it comes,
Allow your heart to guide,
Be loyal and steadfast in love,
As the dog there by your side.
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Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take him back again?
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I fancy each of us would say,
Dear Lord, thy will be done,
For all the joys this dog shall bring,
The risk of grief we’ll run.
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We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known,
Forever grateful stay.
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But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
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If by our love we’ve managed,
God’s wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that we have loved,
And to help us while we grieve;
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When our faithful bundle departs,
This earthly world of strife,
We’ll get yet another pup,
And love him all his life.
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Oh, I’m crying.
This is so sweet.
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Yes it is.. 😊
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😀
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Loved it! Sniffle! Sniffle! Where’s the kleenex? Sniffle! Sniffle! 🙂
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Glad you liked it..😄😄
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Darn. Now I want to get a dog
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You’ve picked the right pictures and the words are numbing.
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Hey Alisha,first a fall I like ur name!
And glad you liked it but I haven’t written this poem! 🙂
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Well, thank you Akiraa. 🙂
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You’re always welcome dearie.. :))
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so adorable 🙂
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🙂
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Awwww!!! 😀
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:))
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Loved this. Thank you!
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Hey thanks and Glad you liked it😀😃
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Our fur-boy, Bear, recently returned as well. Thank you for sharing this poem, it made me feel a bit lighter. ❤
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Ah.. :))
Take care! 😀
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