A Dog's Prayer-tissue, pls!

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A 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.

 

--Beth Norman Harris

 

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