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Post by Paul on Dec 18, 2004 11:47:49 GMT 9.5
The Dog
I've never known a dog to wag His tail in glee he did not feel, Nor quit his old-time friend to tag At some more influential heel. The yellowest cur I ever knew Was to the boy who loved him true.
I've never known a dog to show Half-way devotion to his friend; To seek a kinder man to know, Or richer; but unto the end The humblest dog I ever knew Was to the man who loved him true.
I've never known a dog to fake Affection for a present gain A false display of love to make Some little favour to attain. I've never known a Prince or Spot That seemed to be what he was not.
And I have known a dog to bear Starvation's pangs from day to day, With him who had been glad to share His bread and meat along the way. No dog, however mean or rude, Is guilty of ingratitude.
~ Anonymous~
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