Good Dog

Grave Stele of the Dog Parthenope
Marble
Castro, Metelin Island
Istanbul Archeological Museum

Engraving:

"His owner has buried the dog Parthenope, that he played with, in gratitude for this happiness.  Mutual love is rewarding, like the one for this dog:  Having been a friend to my owner, I have deserved this grave:
Looking at this, find yourself a worthy friend who is both ready to love you while you are still alive and also will care for your body when you die."

Tonight

And in their blazing solitude
The stars sang in their sockets through
the night:
'Blow bright, blow bright
 The coal of this unquickened world.'

 

Thanks Phil...