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Dogs and horses are the noblest of slaves.

And God Gave Him a Dog

When Adam first did fall from grace,
Something died within him.
His very soul was weak and frail,
Undernourished, thin;

And God looked down upon the man,
Said,"He's lost something special.
He'll have to learn all over again,
To feel on the same level.

He must needs have a teacher,
To live close by his side,
To teach him by example,
And be his friend and guide.

He must have great courage,
And patience unsurpassed,
For his will be a thankless job;
He'll be considered last.

I gave to him a woman,
But she's as bad as he.
'Twas she who was the first to fall,
And led him to that tree.

Who has a heart so filled with love,
Forgives time and again?
Who humbly suffers every wrong,
Yet still will kiss your hand?

The man now seems to have gone blind,
His mind seems in a fog.
Who will guide him back to me?
I know, I'll send the dog."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hoffman Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Loved your poem Judy and how true! The dog gives us unconditional love!:)
Ball Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Yes indeed my friend. The most loyal and best friends I have ever had always had a tail. Dogs are beautiful, brave, loyal and long suffering. Even unto death. Thanks bunches my friend.. God Bless, JB
Ficklin Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 12:44 AM
And I thank Him for it every day!! Nice one Judy.
Ball Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Yes indeed. When people think of the dog as a lesser being they are forgetting all the wonderful qualities that make up his personality. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
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