THE OLD MAN AND HIS DOG

He carried his dog
to the S.P.C.A.
For the old man
will be put in a home,
But they told him
can't have an animal there...
so tomorrow he'll move in alone.

With tears in his eyes,
 he handed his dog
To the woman who worked
 there that day..
But sorrow had filled
the poor ol' man's heart
When he  handed
ol' Laddie away.

And Laddie just sat there,
a twelve year old dog
As  if he somehow understood,
And he wouldn't hurt his master...
So he acted the best way
he could.

He wagged his short tail
and the love in his eyes
Just seemed to be saying
 good-bye...
The old man started to walk
 away slow
Then turned back and
  started to cry.

"Give me my buddy,
 I'll take him back now...
We've been too close to
 part in this way
I'll find a way to keep him
After all, I've got one more  day".

The old man and Laddie
were both found dead
with money to buy a headstone...
They were buried together,
And the epitaph read:

Together we found a new home

written by © Elaine  Hall
Copyright © 2001
Used with permission

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Updated: August 15, 2017