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~ A Loan From God ~ |
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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. It
may 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 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 be brief, I
cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth returns, 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 to him all your 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, be forever grateful for his 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." |