A loan from god.

Nicola1980 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:28 am Post subject: A loan from god.

I just saw this on the net and think it's really lovely, think all of us that has lost a loved pet can relate to this.

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject: A LOAN FROM GOD

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A LOAN FROM GOD
God promised at the birth of time, a special friend to give,
his time on earth is short, he said, so love him while he
lives. It may be six or seven years, or twelve or then
sixteen, but will you, till I call him back, take care of him for
me? A love of life and loud meow, and silken velvet
coat, a heart as big as all outdoors, to love you through the
years. His kitten ways will gladden you, and antics bring a
smile, as guardian or friend he will, be loyal all the while.
He'll bring his charms to grace your life, and though his stay
be brief, when he's gone the memories, are solace for your
grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth
return, but lessons only a cat can teach, I want you each
to learn. Whatever love you give to him, returns in triple
measure, follow his lead and gain a life, brim full of simple
pleasure. Enjoy each day as it comes, allow your heart to
guide, be loyal and steadfast in love, as the cat there by
your side. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the
labor vain, nor hate me when I come to call, to take him
back again? I fancy each of us would say, "Dear Lord, thy
will be done, for all the joy this day shall bring, the risk of
grief we'll run." "We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love
him while we may, and for the happiness we've known,
forever grateful stay." "But shall the angels call for him,
much sooner than we've planned, we'll brave the bitter grief
that comes, and try to understand."
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Teddy · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

That's a lovely poem, I've read it before somewhere, can't rememberwhere, brings a tear to my eye.
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Ceri · Kitty-Chatter Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 363

That poem is lovely and i love the thought that we are just lent these special little cats as a gift from God. Someone said to me the other day when talking about children who had very sadly died, that they felt that children who are taken away from us are angels that God sends to us for a short time to bring joy. I can't think of a better way to imagine it.

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pokbg · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Nicola - that's so lovely!
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