A psalm of gratitude for all the wonderful ways our Bouviers can take care of us and enrich our lives. For those dependent on a dog for managing livestock, for tracking for evidence or finding lost people, for personal freedom and security in a dangerous world, for personal freedom that would otherwise be curtailed by physical handicap, or simply for emotional comfort and a bulwark against sorrow or depression, a good dog is truly a savior. If any of you find the religious tone objectionable, let me remind you that no one ever started a Crusade , Jihad, Inquisition, or Holocaust in the name of spiritual commitment to their dog or breed of dog.
THE BOUV IS MY SHEPHERDby Pam Green , © 2000The Bouv is my shepherd , She brings sheep back : She fetcheth them forth from green pastures ; She fordeth them accross the creek waters ; She restoreth them to my feet. Yea, though my flock be full of new lambs, I shall fear no evil, for She is with me. Surely my sheep and my Bouv shall follow me all the trails of my life, And I shall dwell in my house with the Bouvier forever. The Bouv is my shepherd, She loves to track : She draggeth me accross the green meadows; She tracketh accross the bare furrows; She retrieveth the glove for the games sake. Yea, though we track through the valleys and hilltops, I shall fear no crosstracks, for She shall lead me; Surely I shall follow Her harness and line all the tracks of our lives, And I shall dwell in my house with the Bouvier forever. The Bouv is my shepherd, She guards my back : She heeleth a halflength behind me; She knoweth the souls of mankind ; Her jaws and Her paws defendeth me; Yea though I must walk thruough the night streets and alleys in darkness, I shall fear no evil, for She is with me; Surely no robber or rapist shall follow me all the nights of my life And I shall dwell in my house with the Bouvier forever. The Bouv is my shepherd, and Her strong back Draggeth my wheelchair up curbstones; She keepeth my wallet and meds in Her backpack; She restoreth dropped carkeys unto my hand for a ride's sake. Yea, though I roll thru a world filled with obstacles, I shall fear no evil for She is with me. Surely She shall assist me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in my house with the Bouvier forever. The Bouv is my shepherd, I shall not lack : Her furry warm body doth comfort me; She annointeth my bedspread with hairs; She restoreth my soul. Yea, though I walk through the valleys of sorrow, I shall surmount all evils, for She is with me. Surely Bouvier feet and Bouvier love shall follow me all the days of my life And I shall dwell in my house with the Bouvier forever. Amen |
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| site author Pam Green | copyright 2003 |
| created 4/12/03 | revised ?/?/03 |
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