Under My Chair

A Poem By: Kim Parker

There's a little girl sitting under my chair
It feels as if she has always been there
She's been sent by an angel,as a friend for me
When another's time here just couldn't be
When I first saw her face,I saw yours too
The connection was clear,I think we both knew
You're both very different,and yet somehow the same
I knew in an instant, the reason you came
Our time my dear Gracie,just wasn't to last
And I feared our connection to be in the past
But then, quite miraculously, Nala appeared
And the fog I was working through suddenly cleared
I often can't say why I do what I do
I just seem to keep going without much of a clue
But one thread through my life has always remained
It's purpose for me just can't be contained
The sick ones I draw with incredible force
It's been there for so long it's a matter of course
I'm driven to learn the lessons of life
Some easy,but mostly they're wrought with much strife
And then with my Gracie the message was clear
Give up the control and banish the fear
For years I have struggled with wanting to lead
She taught me with faith,there's really no need
Be quiet and listen,let God be the guide
Let Him do the driving and you take the ride
The hassles diminish,you then claim the peace
And the days full of gratitude greatly increase
Now Nala is here to continue to show
That growth indeed happens,the minute I let go
My passion with dogs has been no mistake
The help that I give them,is all for my sake
Life's journey can be a real challenge for some......
But
When the student is ready,the teacher will come!

Soakin' up the sun