A boy and his dog

A boy and his dog. :)

What can bring a smile

when his world has fallen apart

When the hurts of this world overwhelm him

When death has touched his very heart

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What comfort can a boy find

when schoolwork piles high

when sadness plagues his every thought

when all he wants to do is cry

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When Mom has chores for him to do

but his heart screams, "I don't care!"

I saw my brother die before me?

I dont want to even push in my chair

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So up he goes to his room with the door slammed closed

mixed feelings running through his head

he feels a gentle wet nose on his face

as he lays hurting on his bed
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Little stinky black pug?

with big bulging eyes

with silly snorting noises

and soft little sighs?
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How can he not smile

when you snuggle against him

when you lick his nose

and you bite at his toes

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Good feelings fill his heart with hope

he has a true companion and friend

His face is smiling and he can go on

thanks to the attentinons of a little black dog