DOGS ARE HEAVENLY

Do not fret

Though you said good bye

All dogs go to heaven

To await for you to arrive

When you leave

You travel to the gates

So white and pearly

Where St. Peter awaits

Someone you know

Deep in your heart

Comes up to you and nudges

To guide you to the front

These angels’ wings

Brush your legs

You look to see

What could it be?

Yo! My God

It is so true

Your dog is in heaven

And now with you.

A bark and whine

A bark or two more

And St. Peter nods

To let you through the doors.

You see, your friend has to leave

Ahead of you

To gain the wings

And wait for you

Then they can describe

Your heart full of love

Your devotion to duty

To care for a little one.

St. Peter knows

Right from the start

If that precious creation

Knows you,

Then you are the one.

You enter and see a pasture divine

With grass as soft as velvet

And air sweet with joy

Your friend leads you

To a palette he prepared just for you

You see all the animals

Ramping around

Enjoying the fun

With their family and friends

Your dog angel lies down

His head in your lap

Content just to know

You are here with him now.

You awaken with laughter

And one furry friend

The nose is cold

And your chin slobbered wet.

You hear the horns blowing

And voices of praise

Singing sweetly

As you are nudged toward the throne

Your friend has brought you to the altar above

To receive your wings

And be his angel to again love.

You see now how important

To love one so small

And let them go first

So they can testify to God

Of your devotion

And love from the heart.

BY: Brenda Chrismond

May, 2009