Memorial to Duke -
I can remember back when first we met,
And I knew right then you were more than a pet.
As we started from there to make our own world,
Sure wish you could play with all your boys and girls.
Your own little family we built over the years,
But the cancer that took you, oh it caused so many tears.
Love and Protection is what you gave best,
And you never worried about all the rest.
As I held your paw and you looked in my eyes,
I knew it was time for my final good-bys.
And now you rest safe in an angels arms,
No more need to guard-you're safe from all harm.
Your job to watch over me was finally done,
And now your youngsters will carry on.
Death called you so early in your prime of life,
But oh Sweet memories they will never die.
 Lynn Fowlston


Doggies (by Anonymous)

A faithful dog will play with you
And laugh with you... or cry.
He'll gladly starve to stay with you,
And never reason why.
When you're feeling out of sorts,
Somehow he'll understand.
He'll watch you with his shining eyes,
And try to lick your hand.
His blind, implicit faith in you
Is matched by his great love,
The kind that all of us should have
In the Master up above.
When everything is said and done,
I guess this isn't odd,
For when you spell "dog" backwards,
You will get the name of God.


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