On Loan From God
(unknown author)
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.
A wagging tail and cold wet nose,
And silken velvet ears,
A heart as big as all outdoors,
To love you through the years.
He'll bring his charms to grace your life,
And though his stay is brief,
When he's gone the memories,
Are solace for your grief.
Whatever love you give to him,
Returns in triple measure,
Follow his lead and gain a life,
Brim full of simple pleasures.
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.
I fancy each of us would say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done,
For all the joy this dog 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."
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