[Dailydrool] POEM

[Maxine Heidbreder]

Here is a poem that was given to me many years ago. It is very precious, I found this as I was going thru some papers and thought I would share it with you all.
 
ENJOY!!!!!!!!
 
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 mine.  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 now I am 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 you had 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 worshipper.
    Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you when 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 my beloved master, should the great master, see it 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.

Drool to all who need it
Alice (mom and Hand maiden)
Princess Maxine (I love this poem)
 


      
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