The story of the dog

When the earth was newly wrought,

God made a wondrous creature

He gave its form most careful thought

and studied every feature.

 

He made it with graceful tail

with several rates of motion

So every wag could, without fail,

register emotion.

 

He made it with a varied bark

that produces several tones

To frighten goblins in the dark

or murmur over bones.

 

He made it with a moistened nose

that probes in every niche

For soothing children.  Heaven knows,

it has a tongue that licks

 

He made it with such soulful eyes

of deepest golden brown

That no man, neither fool nor wise,

could turn its wishes down.

 

He made it with a coat of hair

that covers every bit

But made it soft beyond compare

for when children play with it.

 

He made it loyal, strong and smart,

to serve as best it can

So it could always do a part

as the ears and eyes of Man.

 

He made it minus gear or cog

of His most precious blend

And so with love God made the dog

to be a man’s best friend.

 

(Eve Knowles)