A DOG SHOW BENEDICTION

May all your ribbons be purple;
May all your skies be blue;
May the rain hold off ‘til evening;
And the morning be quick with dew.

May everyone offer a handshake,
And perhaps a pat on the back.
May you take the large puppy sweepstakes,
And develop an effortless stack.

May the judges smile warmly upon you,
And the stewards all do the same.
May the competition be glad to see you,
And make you glad you came.

May the trophies be worthy of keeping,
And the applause be loud and clear.
May you enjoy all that you’re reaping
With the dog you hold so dear.

© Penny Cary 2000