Ode To B
This page is dedicated to my Betty Girl
The best 'Hairy Child' I ever had. I hope she is smiling at us now.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I've heard of
Once in a Lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
One day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where
The clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
A way above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
Birds fly over the Rainbow
Why, then oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Blue birds fly
Birds fly over the Rainbow
Here now, watch me fly
A DOG'S PRAYER
by
Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of mine.
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.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now 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 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 am your devoted worshipper
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although 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 vour hands.
