Kaleidoscope of Advice - Dogs

There’s something missing in my home,
I feel it day and night.
I know it will take time and strength
Before things feel quite right.

But just for now, I need to mourn,
My heart…it needs to mend.
Though some may say it’s just a pet,
I know I’ve lost a friend.

You’ve brought such laughter to my home,
And richness to my days…
A constant friend through joy or loss,
With gentle, loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,
A friend I won’t forget.
You’ll live for always in my heart,
My sweet, forever pet.

By Ann Leyh

What would we do without you,
My precious, furry friend?
Part mischief, but all blessing
And faithful to the end.

You look at us with eyes of love.
You never hold a grudge…
You think we’re far too wonderful
To criticize or judge.

It seems your greatest joy in life
Is being close to us.
We think God knew how comforting
Your warm, soft fur would be.

We know you think you’re human,
But we’re glad it isn’t true…
The world would be a nicer place
If folks were more like you.

A few short years are all we have;
One day we’ll have to part…
But you, my pet, will always have
A place within our heart.

By Ann Leyh

Up every morning to greet me at dawn,
Getting right to it, you doe your “job” on the lawn.
Then back in the house, into the kitchen to stand and wait,
For me to get you the ball and become your playmate.
You bring me the ball as if to say,
Won’t you stop a while and play?
If I can’t reach the ball, you give it a nudge,
And with your nose, you roll it to me, so I don’t have to budge.
Your eyes and body tensely await my throw,
You watch and then run to fetch, emitting barks on the go.
You never are tired of bringing the ball back to me,
As you neatly place it on my lap or beside me knee.
Then you’re ready to run and bark again.
You could do this all day, without any end.
Sometimes when I don’t have time to play,
You’ll push the ball under a table that’s in your way.
Then I’m forced to stop and get the ball out
While you stand eagerly and await the ball with a shout.
“Now you have to play with me,” you seem to say.
“So watch out, don’t get in my way.”
You are playful, loving, and always by me side.
Showing me your love that you cannot hide.
What a treasure to have, such a gift of love,
For such a beautiful creature, my dog, I thank God up above.

By Ann Leyh

My dogs have seen me through many a hard time,
With love and a lick, they bring smiles to your face.
I think they are the most wonderful creatures I the world or any place.
Somehow they make all problems disappear
And all they ask in return is a little scratch behind the ear.
They respond with loving eyes and a lick so warm,
Totally dependent on you to keep them from harm.
Unlike humans they demand only your love,
They are truly God’s angels sent from above.
If you’re down and out and really depressed,
They seem to know that you both need to be caressed.
Before long you’ll be laughing out loud,
And you’ll get out from under that dark, dark cloud.
So, pray to god in Heaven above,
To send you a pet and fill your house with unconditional love.

By Ann Leyh

When I think of Forever, what do I see,
I think of only one thing that’s been given to me.
A love as pure as the dew dropped in the morn’,
A love so precious full of warmth and charm.
A love that makes me happy all day,
And rests with me at night after play.

A DOG is Love in it’s purest form.
Someone to warn us and keep us from harm.
With gentle wet nose and adoring eyes so wide,
Sweet loving licks and soft nuzzles to warm me inside.
With Love, I have been blessed in a wonderful way,
It’s hard to put into words what I wish to say.

When God created dogs He meant them to be,
The purest part of His love for you and me.
They were created in the image of His heart.
A reflection of His love.. a tangible symbol of His purest part.

By Ann Leyh

Dogs are such wonderful creatures.
They love you no matter what you do.
With no thoughts of race, weight or attractive features
They adore just because you’re you.

When left alone they sleep or pout,
Awaiting the time you’ll be back and take them out.
Tails wag, barks greet you as they wait at the door,
Licks signal joy that you’re back once more.

Into your lap they jump with glee,
As they sit close by with their head on your knee.
Eyes look at you so filled with love,
It’s obvious they are gifts sent to us from above.

What perfect examples of how people should live,
And of how happy we’d be if we all had love to give.

By Ann Leyh