March 22nd 2010 9:32 am
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This was written by Takoda's Dad.

He’s just my dog
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds
My other ears that can hear above the wind
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea

He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being
by the way he rests against my leg
by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile
by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me)

When I am wrong ; he is delighted to forgive
When I am angry ; he clowns to make me smile
When I am happy ; he is Joy unbounded
When I am a fool ; he ignores it
When I succeed ; he brags
Without him I am just another person
With him I am all powerful

He has taught me the meaning of devotion
He is Loyalty itself
With him I know a secret comfort and a private peace
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts
His presence by my side is protection against fears of dark and unknown things

He has promised to wait for me
whenever………..wherever…
in case I need him and I expect I will
as I always have
He is my Dog
He is Takoda