[Desy]

I just had to Share this with all my Fav. Dog lovers on this site
I got it from another site I go too....I just looved it
Hope you do also..

Twas' the night before Christmas Chained in the Yard

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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
With no thought of the dog filling their head.
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Knew he was cold, but didn't care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Figuring the dog was free and into the trash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Santa Claus - his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick,
Last years Christmas present, now thin and sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name.
And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain;
"Now, DASHER! Now, DANCER! Now, PRANCER and VIXEN!
On, COMET! On CUPID! On, DONNER and BLITZEN!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all"

I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year,
For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear,
The gift of a dog is not just for the season,
We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons.
In our haste to think of giving the kids a gift
There was one important thing that we missed.
A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain.
And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight,
"You weren't given a gift! You were given a life!"
---Author Unknown---

Let me know what you think
Thank you hope it was ok to post this here
Baby Girl and Desy

[blackgavotte]

Thank you for posting it. I hope tons of people read it, copy it and send it on.

[Desy]

Thankx blackgavotte I also hope people read it!! I dont think Dogs make good christmas gifts I mean Not that you shouldnt get a dog for someone for christmas but put more thought into it then its a good Gift Christmas morning.Dogs need more then WOW A PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS ya know =)

[Desy]

I wish more people to add their thoughts to this peom

[Curbside Prophet]

I'm going to sticky this for the month. It needs to be read. Thank you!

[Desy]

Not sure what sticky is but you didnt yell so I guess its a good thing lol =)

[ilovemychihuahua]

Originally Posted by Curbside Prophet

I'm going to sticky this for the month. It needs to be read. Thank you!

Curb, if I may call you that, what's a sticky supposed to do?

[Curbside Prophet]

Originally Posted by Desy

Not sure what sticky is but you didnt yell so I guess its a good thing lol =)

If you go to the General Dog Forum you should notice that this post is close to the top. A sticky keeps it there so others can find it easily.

[ilovemychihuahua]

Oh, by the way, love the poem.

[tirluc]

just read this, and it's awesome....can i cross-post it?

[sheplovr]

Very Nice Thank You For Sharing The Poem.

[Desy]

Your welcome =) copy paste reuse and share with all I'm Glad people are reading it!! =)

[Desy]

I lost this message on the board lol Merry chritmas everyone!

[skunkstripe]

Mind if I post another one?

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.
My dogs were nestled all snug in "MY" bed,
While visions of chewie toys danced in their heads.

I in my sweat pants and Dad in his sweater,
Had just settled down the read the Great Dog Reporter,
When up on the roof there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter.

Off to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutter the threw up the sash.
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow
Gave a luster of midday to the objects below.

And what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With a little old driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

With a sputter of ashes--a flurry of soot,
He slid down the chimney with all of his loot.
My dogs stood there, so regal and proud,
Guarding their home with barks oh so loud.
St. Nick showed no fear and called them by name,
He knew in his heart they were gentle and tame.

He brought out his list, checking it twice.
"Well my beauties, all year you've been nice.
I have in my bag toys and much more,
Just tell me what you pups really long for."

My dogs talked to each other--much to my surprise
And turned to Santa with tears in their eyes.
"We have chewies and balls and ropes to be tugged,
We are pampered and coddled and petted and hugged.
But for Christmas Dear Santa, we have but one care,
That all dogs be loved as much as we are.
We want no dog beaten, whipped or chained,
No dog abandoned, abused or maimed.
We want all dogs, no matter what size,
To see love reflected in their master's eyes."

St. Nick stopped for a moment to gather his wits,
"I have nothing to stop humans from being such twits."
All dogs are so beautiful and are such a treasure,
Living only to be loved and give humans pleasure.
This lesson I will try to teach,
Then maybe your wish will be within my reach."

St. Nick leaned over and kissed each beautiful head.
"Now you gentle giants, go off to bed.
Think good thoughts and dream good dreams
Of running and jumping and playing in streams."

St. Nick turned to me, his face wet with tears.
"Be proud of your babies, they are such dears."

In an instant -- St. Nick disappeared in a poof,
And I heard him chuckle as he ran on the roof.
He jumped in his sleigh and to his team gave a whistle,
And off he flew like the down on a thistle.

And I heard him exclaim as he drove out or sight,

"Merry Christmas to All and To All Dogs a Good Life."

[Annabellelee3]

that was a lovely poem i liked it