Solitude and a Puppy
Once upon a time, very, very long ago, there was a fairy king who lived in a crystal palace high in the mountains under the aurora borealis which flared green and blue and gold into his windows during the long, dark winter nights. Sometimes there would be no sun at all for many days. And the king grew depressed and very lonely in his heart for he had no kin. So he turned to prayer asking for company and someone to love.
Almost immediately there was a knock on the door, and the king hurried to see who was there to answer his prayer. Imagine his surprise to see only a basket covered in red felt. A note was attached. “Merry Christmas, dear One,” its cheerful letters read.
Drawing the basket inside, the king whisked off the blanket, and what to his wondering eyes did appear, do you think? No, not reindeer but a small, speckled puppy with big brown eyes who jumped into his arms yipping with excitement and delight.
“Hello there, fellow,” said the king. “What is your name and who sent you?”
“I am known as Patches in Never-Never Land,” replied the puppy. “You called me.”
“So I did, said the king closing the door on the cold. “Are you hungry?”
“Ravenous,” replied Patches with a shiver and a shake. “It was a long trip.”
“Where did you come from?” asked the king. “Where is Never-Never Land?’
“Never you mind,” quipped the puppy, “Where is lunch?”
“Come with me,” said the king cuddling and warming him at his heart.
Now, Oh best Beloved, you may be wondering what this is all about. So many people are lonely and sad at Christmas time because they have no one to love or to love them except those dear animals who offer to come and live with them. So open your heart to those fuzzy ones who do love you, and offer your love in return to some other lonely soul who may live close by you.
With Love from Gentle Spirit
