Ttribute to you dog owners.

~ ** A Gift 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"

"It may be as long as sixteen years
Or as short as two or three

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
His antics make you 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

When he's gone the memories
Will be solace for your grief"

"I cannot promise how long he'll stay
Since all from earth return

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"