Ill lend you for a little time, a dog of mine God said. For you to love while he lives and mourn when he is dead. The years they may be six or ten or even as few as three. But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? Hell bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, Youll have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this dog to learn. Ive looked the wide world over, in search for a master true, and from the throngs that crowd lifes lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him your love, nor think the labour vain, nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again? We answered in sincerity, Dear Lord,Thy will be done. For all the joy this dog shall bring, Well shelter him with tenderness, and love him while we may, And for the happiness we will know, well ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for him much sooner then we planned, Well know the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:31:00 +0000