A Dog's Prayer
in the worn-out seat of an old pickup truck, the
freedom of an open passenger window
and the rush of wind filling his nostrils
as he rides toward "Home"
May every dog feel the pride of being the chosen guardian
of a sick child's bed
the sweet music of his sleepy breath, and the
warm, steady glow of a night light
May every dog experience the absolute satisfaction
of digging up the moist, shaded underside of a large Pine
and discovering, (after overturning a heavy stone)
a handful of Sow bugs, and
one squirming Grub
May every dog relish in the frustration of a
peanut butter filled bone, the
pleasure of finding a just-washed blanket
strewn over an overstuffed chair, and the always reliable
"tick, tick, tick" of a grandfather clock
May every dog know the welcome relief of a
frog inhabited pond
on a sweltering summer day, and the
genuine joy of chasing geese!
May every dog know
the wonder of grass
and the vastness of sky
May every dog be brave,
trust the gentle peace that comes with darkness,
and know the hope that follows
with the first, faint ribbon of sunlight
May every dog
look into the eyes of a human
and know forgiveness
May every dog sleep a good sleep,
and may every dog
dream...
-L.K. Zimmerman
copyright 2001, all rights reserved
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