The answer

Ages ago, a heartfelt prayer

Arose from a man in deep despair,

"Oh God, he pleaded, hear my cry,

A weak and selfish sinner am I.

Deserted alike by friend and foe,

No way to turn, no place to go.

Though I deserve such misery,

Oh God, restore some hope to me".

The Father heard, His need is great,

For such poor mortals I'll create

A loyal friend who'll stay close by

To love, to share, to live and die.

His willing slave who'll ask no more

Than just to worship and adore.

A friend who'll never criticize,

Will never question or advise

Who cannot speak or lift a hand

To help but will just understand.

And so it came to pass at morn

An answered prayer.

 

The dog was born.

 

(Author unknown)