God's Puppy I will lend to you awhile, a German Shepherd pup, God said, For you to love him while he lives and mourn for 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 will bring you 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 crowds this earth, I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labour vain? Nor hate me when I doth come to take him back again? I fancied then I heard you say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done", For all the joys this pup will bring, the risk of grief I'll run. I'll shelter him with tenderness and love him while I may, And for the happiness we've shared, forever grateful stay. But should God call my Shepherd back much sooner than I'd planned, I'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand. If by my love I've managed, your wishes to achieve, Memories of him I loved, will help me while I grieve. And when my faithful bundle, departs this world of strife, I'll have another Shepherd pup and love him all his life. Author unknown