10-20-2011, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ltret0294 I came across the below poem on the Mystic Moon Yorkie's website Yorkieviews and got their ok to use it. It is a sweet and beautiful reminder of just how short of a time our pups are with us. LEND ME A PUP I will lend to you for awhile, a pup, God said, For you to love him while he lives and mourn for him when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three, But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you and (should his stay be brief), you'll always have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn. I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true, And from the folk that crowd's life's land I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love Nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again. I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done," For all the joys this Pup will 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 should you call him back much sooner than we've planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve In memory of him we loved, to help us while we grieve. When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife, We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life. ~author unknown~
I had 3 "pups" go to the Rainbow Bridge in a 6 week time Jan-Feb 2008. It is never easy to say good bye. I know that they are all well again and waiting for us.
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Bob, nicely said. That had to be a terrible 6 week period for you. Have a great day. |
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