Ickle Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 A Loan 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 six or seven years, or twelve or then sixteen 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, and antics bring a 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, are solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will 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. 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 labour 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 day 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." "But shall the angels call for him, much sooner than we've planned, we'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand." Author Unknown Don't Grieve Too Long Don't grieve too long for now I'm free, I'm following the path God set for me. I ran to Him when I heard His call, I barked good-by and left it all. I could not stay Another day, To chase, to love, to run and play. Games left unplayed must stay that way, I found such peace it made my day. My parting has left you with a void, So fill it with your remembered joy. A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss, Oh, yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, you've given so much, Your time, your love and gentle touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief ~Author Unknown~ From another list Ickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Lovely Ickle :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltielover Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Very beautiful, Ickle....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Very touching :) Beautiful Ickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Your poems are beautiful....they really touched my heart, Ickle. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Such a pretty poem. :angel: Very touching. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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