A Dog's Prayer
by Lauris Werenko.........................................
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 blows, your patience and understanding
will more quickly teach me things you would have me know.

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 footsteps fall upon my waiting ears.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am no
longer used to the bitter elements and I ask no greater glory than
the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though you
had no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow
than rest on the softest pillow in the warmest home.

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 stand 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.

Then, my Beloved Master, should the Great Master seek to deprive me
of my health and spirit, do not turn me away. Rather, hold me gently in your arms as merciful sleep is administered, and I will leave you
knowing with the last breath I draw, my fate was ever safest in
your hands.
--AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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