CHARLES TENNYSON TURNER.
PART II
THE HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
_"A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in
health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where
the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he
can be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no
food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in
encounter with the roughness of the world. When all other
friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and
reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the
sun in its journey through the heavens."_
SENATOR GEORGE GRAHAM VEST.
CLUNY
I am quite sure he thinks that I am God--
Since he is God on whom each one depends
For life, and all things that his bounty sends--
My dear old dog, most constant of all friends;
Not quick to mind, but quicker far than I
To him whom God I know and own; his eye,
Deep brown and liquid, watches for my nod;
He is more patient underneath the rod
Than I, when God his wise corrections sends.
He looks love at me deep as words e'er spake,
And from me never crumb or sup will take
But he wags thanks with his most vocal tail.
And when some crashing noise wakes all his fear
He is content and quiet if I'm near,
Secure that my protection will prevail!
So, faithful, mindful, thankful, trustful, he
Tells me what I unto my God should be.
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