This Old Hound by Von Ladner

 

You ask me why I like this hound, well there's a lot of reasons I suppose. I guess it could be the way he looks at me, or the nudge of a cold wet nose.

 

Maybe it's the fact he will be there with me every step of the way. No matter what trials this old world may put upon us, each and every day.

 

And it really doesn't matter to me, if some one likes him or not.  Because in the end I know with him, I will not be forgot.

 

For this old hound dog that you see, standing right here by my side knows that all my faith and trust is in him, he knows upon this I rely.

 

You see my friend these days in time, not many a man can say,  That he has a bond so strong in a friend, but his hound is there to stay.

 

For this hound that stands strong with pride and eyes that speak the truth. There's not a thing in this old world, that for me he wouldn't do.

 

So know that as I tell you this, there is not much here for you to see. Except for the fact that I know the love and devotion that this old hound has for me.

 

And let me tell you this my friend, there's a bond between us that not many men will know. But I know in my heart that this old hound and me have many a place to go.

 

We will walk through the rest of these years, that God sees fit to give. And if I should loose this dearest friend of mine, I just don't know how I would live.

 

For my dearest friend has stood by my side, with loyalty and a bond so strong. Though the memories of the love we have and times we shared would help me to go on.

 

So remember when this world leaves you, with not much to have and hold, there is a hound dog by your side, that treasures your very soul.

 

If there is one thing in this world that you could take with you in the end, it is the love and devotion of that old hound, for he is your one and only true best friend.