WELCOME HOME I saw him coming up the street, So spent and weary that his feet Seemed like two heavy weights of lead; Ah, he had known so hard a day, Small wonder that he looked that way, And slouched along with drooping head!
Then, suddenly, with frantic shout, A little yellow dog rushed out A yard, to greet the tired man; He licked his hands, he kissed his face, Then dashed ahead in eager race, Then back again he gaily ran! The tired worker laughed aloud, Straightened his shoulders; through the crowd Pressed on; his feet seemed to take wings So fast he walked as he went up The street toward home the yellow pup All joyous leaps and caperings. O little dog so fond and true, Much good in life you surely do When you can make a man so spent Forget fatigue -- make him so glad He acts like any madcap lad, And laughs aloud with merriment! Smiles from the LR --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
