Here is a selection of some of our favourite poems.

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  Dog.

When God made the earth and sky,

The flowers and the trees

He then made all the animals,

The fish, the birds, and bees.

And when at last He'd finished

Not one was quite the same.

He said, "I'll walk this world of mine,

And give each one a name."

And so he traveled far and wide

And everywhere he went

A little creature followed him

Until its strength was spent.

When all were named upon the earth

And in the sky and sea,

The little creature said, "Dear Lord,There's not one left for me."

Kindly the Father said to him,"I've left you to the end

I've turned my name back to front

And called you dog, my friend."

Author unknown

My Dog

Someone to welcome me when i come home

A comforting paw when i feel alone

A faithful companion, loving and true

All this i've found in a friend like you.

Thanks to Kathy for sending this poem to us.

Lend Me a Pup

I will lend to you for awhile, a German Shepherd 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 Shepherd back again.

I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"

For all the joys this Shepherd 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 German Shepherd and love him all his life.

Author unknown

A Poem on Parting

Don't grieve too long for now I'm free

I'm following the path God set for me

I ran to Him when I heard His call

I wagged my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To bark, to love, to romp or play

Games left unplayed must stay that way

I found such peace it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void

So fill it with your remembered joy

A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, you've given so much

Your time, your love and gentle touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Author unknown

Do I Go Home Today?

My family brought me home cradled in their arms.

They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm.

They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.

I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.

The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats.

They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.

I used to go for walks, often several times a day.

They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.

These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory.

I now live in the shelter-without my family.

They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe.

But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.

The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug.

So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug.

They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside.

This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.

The walks stopped, one by one; they said they had no time.

I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.

My life became so lonely, in the backyard, on a chain.

I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.

So they brought me to the shelter, but were embarassed to say why,

They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye.

If I'd only had some classes, as a little pup.

I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.

"You only have one day left." I heard the worker say.

Does that mean I have a second chance? Do I go Home today?

By Sandi Thompson

A Dog's Plea

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for the kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

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.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements.  I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for 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, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently.  I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

Author unknown

I Stood By Your Bed

I stood by your bed last night,

I came to have a peep.

I could see that your were crying,

You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly

As you brushed away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you,

I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast,

I watched you pour the tea,

You were thinking of the many times,

Your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today,

Your arms were getting sore.

I longed to take your parcels,

I wish I could do more.

I was with you at the grave today,

You tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you,

That I am not laying there.

I walked with you towards the house,

As you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you,

I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired,

And sank into your chair,

I tried so hard to let you know,

That I was standing there.

It's possible for me,

To be so near you every day.

To say to you with certainty,

"I never went away."

You sat there very quietly,

Then smiled, I think you knew...

In the stillness of that evening,

I was very close to you.

The day is over...

I smile and watch you yawning,

And say, "Good-night, God Bless,

I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you,

To cross the brief divide,

I'll rush across to greet you,

And we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you,

There is so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out..

Then come home to be with me.

Author unknown

The Spirit of a German Shepherd Dog

I was standing on a hillside

In a field of blowing wheat

And the spirit of a German Shepherd

Was lying at my feet.

He looked at me with kind dark eyes

An ancient wisdom shining through

And in the essence of his being

I saw love there too.

His mind did lock upon my heart

As I stood there on that day

And he told me of this story

About a place so far away.

I stood upon that hillside

In a field of blowing wheat

And in a twinkling of a second

His spirit left my feet.

His tale did put my heart at ease

My fears did fade away

About what lay ahead of me

On another distant day.

"I live among God's creatures now

In the heavens of your mind

So do not grieve for me, my friend

As I am with my kind.

My collar is a rainbow's hue

My leash a shooting star

My boundaries are the Milky Way

Where I sparkle from afar.

There are no pens or kennels here

For I am not confined

But free to roam God's heavens

Among my Shepherd kind.

I nap the day on a snowy cloud

Gentle breezes rocking me

And dream the dreams of earthlings

And how it used to be.

The trees are full of liver treats

And tennis balls abound

And Milkbones line the walkways

Just waiting to be found.

There even is a ring set up

The grass all lush and green

And everyone who gaits around

Becomes the Best of Breed.

For we're all winners in this place

We have no faults, you see

And God passes out those ribbons

To each one, even me.

I drink from waters laced with gold

My world a beauty to behold

And wise old dogs do form my pride

To amble at my very side.

At night I sleep in an angel's arms

Her wings protecting me

And moonbeams dance about us

As stardust falls on thee.

So when your life on earth is spent

And you stand at Heaven's gate

Have no fear of loneliness

For here, you know I wait."

Author unknown

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,

But don't let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close -- we two -- these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author unknown

The Broken Chain

If tears could build a stairway,

And memories a lane,

I'd walk right up to Heaven,

And bring you home again.

Little did we know that God was going to call your name,

In life we loved you dearly, - in death we do the same...

It broke our hearts to loose you, - you did not go alone,

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us precious memories, - your love is still our guide,

And although we can not see you, - you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us home -

One by one, the chain will link again

Author Unknown

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