I will wait and watch;
I will never stop.
I will protect and defend;
to your fear, I forever tend.
I might rest in the sun,
but by night, boundaries will be run.
I might appear to sleep,
but my devotion runs deep.
I might appear to play,
but to your side, I will stay.
Let your heart be free of doubt
with this faithful guardian about.
I will be your alarm;
nothing will ever bring you harm.
I am your sight in the darkness,
your defender of justice.
I am your ears out of reach,
responding to every howl and screech.
I promise to forever fight,
To You -
I dedicate my life.
pictured at right -
Evelina, the longer-bodied, longer-haired Pastore Abruzzese, watching our goat herd