An angel was sent down from heaven one day
To visit a child who had nothing to say
Now this child was poor....
Great wealth she did lack,
But she was always happy in spite of the fact
Until one day it happened ...
Her best friend went away
And it left her broken hearted
With nothing to say.

Now the task of the angel was a great one indeed,
To give hope to a heart
That was so much in need.
And though great riches and power
Were at the angels command...
He sent a lost puppy and the healing began.

The girl cheered the puppy as it chased down a stick
And she started to giggle
As her face he would lick.
Then without any warning the girl whose heart broke
Found some reason for saying
These words she spoke....
"I love you little puppy - I hope you will stay!
We will always be friends and together we'll play."

Now the little girl was happy
Though she still remained poor,
For she had a new friend
Someone to care for.

You see riches and power are fine things indeed
But for a broken heart
That is not what you need.
The angel was wise for he knew in the end
How to mend a broken heart
With the touch of a friend.

* Tom Krause *
©1989