The Power of the Dog
Poetry
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Rudyard Kipling
The Power of the Dog Full Poem
The Power of the Dog
Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936)
There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie—
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in t...
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