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DOG’S PRAYER
Treat me
kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more
grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break
my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the
blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the
things you would have me do.
Speak to me
often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by
the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting
ear.
When it is
cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal,
no longer used to bitter elements,
And I ask no
greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the
hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through
ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in
all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan
filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it
dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean
food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk
by your side, and stand ready, willing, and able to protect you with my
life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved
master, should the great master see fit to deprive me of my health or
sight, do not turn me away from you.
Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the
merciful boon of eternal rest and I will leave you knowing, with the
last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
By Beth Norman Harris |
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RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of Heaven is a place
called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There
are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and
play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our
friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and
old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or
maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our
dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone
who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but
the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver.
Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster
and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend
finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted
again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved
head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from
your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow
Bridge together...
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