Dog Poems

ST. PETER

I explained to St. Peter that I'd rather stay here
Outside the pearly gate.
I won't be a nuisance, I won't even bark.
I'll be very patient and wait.
I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone
No matter how long you may be.
I'd miss you so much if I went in alone
It wouldn't be heaven for me.

~ Author Unknown ~

TREASURED FRIEND

I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And share her silent thoughts with me.
She'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to His golden throne.

Although my eyes are filled with tears
I thank Him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with her bark.

~ Author Unknown ~

A CRY FROM A LONELY DOG

I wish someone would tell me what it is that I've done wrong.
Why do I have to stay chained up and be left alone so long?
They seemed glad to have me when I came here as a pup.
There were many things we'd do when I was growing up.
The master said he'd train me as a companion and a friend.
The mistress said she'd never fear to be alone again.
The children said they'd feed me and brush me every day.
They'd play with me and walk me, if only I could stay.
But now the master "hasn't time", the mistress says I shed
She doesn't want me in the house, not even to be fed.
The children never walk me, they always say "not now".
I wish that I could please them, won't someone tell me how?
All I had you see is love, I wish they would explain.
Why they said they wanted mine and left it on a chain?

~ Author Unknown ~

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

'Tis the day before Christmas and all through the house
The puppies are squeaking an old rubber mouse.
The wreath which had merrily hung on the door
Is scattered in pieces all over the floor.

The stockings that hung in a neat little row
Now boast a hole in each one of the toes.
The tree was subjected to bright-eyed whims
And now, although splendid, it's missing some limbs.

I catch them and hold them, be good I insist
They lick me, then turn off to see what they've missed.
And now as I watch them, the thought comes to me
That theirs is the spirit that Christmas should be.

Should children and puppies yet show us the way
And teach us the joy that should come with this day?
Could they bring the message that's written above
And tell us that, most of all, Christmas is love!

~ Author Unknown ~

MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

What would I do without you?
My precious furry friend.
Part mischief, but all blessing,
And faithful to the end!

You look at me with eyes of love,
You never hold a grudge.
You think I'm far to wonderful
To criticize or judge.

It seems your greatest joy in life
Is being close to me.
I think God knew how comforting
Your warm, soft fur would be.

I know you think you're human,
But I'm glad it isn't true.
The world would be a nicer place,
If folks were more like you!

A few short years are all we have,
One day we'll have to part.
But you, my pet, will always have
A place within my heart.

~ Hope Harrington Kolb ~

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
Would you want me to suffer? So
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only stay with me until the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
It is a kindness that you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I have been saved
Do not grieve it should be you
Who must decide this thing to do
We've been so close, we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

~ Author Unknown ~

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