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 labour 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.
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comment by
Pooch_love
RIP Darling. May you run free & be in peace. Red roses left for you - sent with love xxx
on 23 June 2008
comment by
Joybelle
A beautiful girl, a red rose, just for you. run free sweetie. ♥♥♥xXx♥♥♥
on 20 May 2008
comment by
debski
xxxx
on 18 May 2008
comment by
Shill
Sleep tight little girl xxx
on 17 May 2008
comment by
JonesysMum
Sweet dreams lovely angel xxx
on 15 May 2008
comment by
ripley1
i know how you feel i lost my girl when she was 3years x god bless little one rainbow bridge where all dogs go xxx
on 15 May 2008
comment by
lexena
So sorry, so young. xxxx
on 15 May 2008
comment by
Piglet_Of_Oz
RIP darling Mousey, so young! Run free at Rainbow Bridge. Love Alfie xoxoxox
on 15 May 2008
comment by
maggie12
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
on 15 May 2008
comment by
Grace91
Oh we are so deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May she rest in the hands of the Lord. God bless you all. XOXOXXO Gizmo, Sadie Missy & Mom
on 15 May 2008
comment by
lyndex
White Roses for you X X
on 15 May 2008
comment by
Trainer of Dogs
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 labour 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.
on 15 May 2008
comment by
mariemullett
Sleep Gently little Mousey.. xxx{{HUGS}}xxx
on 14 May 2008