Treat me kindly, my beloved master,
for no heart in all the
world is more grateful for
kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick,
for though I should lick
your hand between the blows,
your patience and understanding will
more quickly teach me the
things you would have me do.
Speak to me often,
for your voice is the world's sweetest music,
as you must know by the fierce
wagging of my tail when your
footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet please take me inside
...for I am now a
domesticated animal,
no longer used to bitter elements.....
and I
ask no greater glory than the
privilege of sitting at your feet
beside the hearth...though had you no home,
I would rather follow
you through
ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow
in
the warmest home in all the land
...for you are my master...
and
I am your devoted worshipper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water,
for although I should not
reproach you were it dry,
I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food,
that I may stay well,
to romp and play
and do
your bidding,
to walk by your side,
and stand ready, willing and
able
to protect you with my life,
should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master,
should the Great Master see fit
to
deprive me of my health,
do not turn me away from you.
Rather hold me gently in your
arms as skilled hands grant me
the merciful boon of eternal rest
...and I will leave you knowing
with the last breath I drew,
my fate was ever safest in your hands.
Author Unknown
As you can see I like the Basset.
The Lady and The Tramp has been one of my
favorite Disney movies.
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