Dorothy
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Ten to keep me smiling
ten to keep me strong
all my little sheep
could never do me wrong
each one is a gift
each a divine creation
they are all themselves
and all of them, my salvation
all seemed so well
the embrace was so sweet
oblivious to darkness
when you’re next door to defeat
the sickly creature finally came
first it hung on me
slowly dragging me down
unable to beg and plead
somehow they came and set me free
my sheep helped me escape
I fled with health and gratitude
but the debt wouldn’t go unpaid
further down the road
as years began to pass
my brave sheep got older
but the great years didn’t last
death didn’t overlook history
he was coming for a new
in the dead of one dark night
he stole one of my great few
my precious little Dorothy
taken as you sleep
one was lost that tragic night
leaving me only nine sheep