A Dog's Prayer
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no
heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows,
your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me
do.
Speak to me often for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the
fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for now I am a domesticated animal, no
longer used to bitter elements, and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting
at your feet beside the hearth.
Though if you had no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon
the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I your
devoted worshipper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for though I should not reproach you were it dry, I
cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by
your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life
be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight,
do not turn me away from you.
Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal
rest ... and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest
in your hands.
~~ Beth Norman Harris
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