FABLE (GOD SUMMONED THE BEAST)

God summoned the beast from the field and He said "Behold, man is created in my image. Therefore adore him. You shall protect him in the wilderness, shepherd his flocks, watch over his children, accompany him wherever he may go...even into civilization. You shall be his companion, his ally, his slave."

"To do these things" God said, "I endow you with the instincts uncommon to other beasts: Faithfulness, Devotion and Understanding surpassing those of man himself. Lest it impair your courage, you shall never foresee your death. Lest it impair your loyalthy, you shall be blind to the faults of man. Lest it impair your understanding, you are denied the power of words. Speak to your master only with your mind and through your honest eyes. Walk by his side; sleep in his doorway; ward off his enemies; carry his burdens; share his afflictions; love and comfort him.

And in return for this, Man will fulfill your needs and wants...which shall be only food, shelter and affection.

So be silent and be a firend to man. Guide him through the perils along the way to this land I have promised him. This shall be your destiny and your immortality." So spoke the Lord. And the dog heard and was content.

Author Unknown.



THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

'Tis the day before Christmas and all through the house The puppies are squeaking an old rubber mouse.
The wreath which had merrily hung on the door
Is scattered in pieces all over the floor.
The stockings that hung in a neat little row
Now boast a hole in each one of the toes.
The tree was subjected to bright-eyed whims
And now, although splendid, it is missing some limbs. I catch them and hold them, be good I insist.
They lick me, then turn off to see what they've missed. And now as I watch them, the thought comes to me
That theirs is the spirit that Christmas should be.
Should children and puppies yet show us the way
And teach us the joy that should come with this day? Could they bring the message that's written above
And tell us that, most of all, Christmas is love!

Author Unknown.

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