A Dog's Joy
The dog waits patiently. He’s no fool. Something will come along— a ball, a child, a handful of kibble. It does not matter what. Any and all things will tap into his great reservoir of hope and joy.
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Second Communion368 piecesThe Invitation366 piecesJonah365 piecesTomorrow Could Be Wonderful364 piecesComplete Bull236 piecesCock-A-Doodle-Doo121 piecesBull Head115 piecesTrust Stillness72 piecesBull Heart70 piecesMore Bull54 piecesMen Writing for Change, Vol. 14 contributionsMen Writing for Change, Vol. 24 contributions