In a way that should move the reader, the dog tells this person that they know how much they are missed and how painful the loss is. This is even more pronounced when the listener arrives home, and the dog is not waiting for them at the door.

Behold, if you do right, I accept it, and if you will not do right, sin lies in wait before the door; you are going to be converted to it and it will have authority over you.” But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead… If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And to you shall be his desire, and you shall rule over him. If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is lying at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.The speaker of this poem is immediately revealed to be a recently deceased, much-loved dog in the first lines of the poem. The dog is speaking to their owner who is grieving their loss. They tell this person that they know they’re sad, but they should also remember that they gave the dog-speaker a wonderful life filled with love. Even though it seems impossible now, they are going to be waiting for their owner when they arrive at Heaven’s door.

The refrain appears in the third stanza. It reads “waiting at the door.” The speaker also makes use of anaphora in these lines. They begin the first two lines with “I know” and the third line with “I.” If you do well, will it not be lifted up? If you do not do well, sin lies in wait at the door. It desires to control you, but you must rule over it." The poem " Waiting At The Door" beautifully portrays the unwavering devotion and longing of our furry friends. It speaks to the joy they feel when we return home and their constant presence in our hearts, even when they are no longer physically by our side. To honor the profound impact our dogs have on our lives, we have designed special Canvas and Blanket options inspired by this poignant poem. Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.Is there not, if you do well, acceptance? And if you do not do well, sin [[or a sin-offering]] is lying at the opening, and its [[or His]] desire [is] for you, and you rule over it [[or by Him]].” And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.” If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

Enjambment: can be seen when the poet cuts off a line before its natural stopping point. For example, the transition between lines lines three and four of the fourth stanza. You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. If thou do well, shalt thou not receive? but if ill, shall not sin forthwith be present at the door? but the lust thereof shall be under thee, and thou shalt have dominion over it.If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling; but because you have done evil, sin is crouching at your door. It wants to rule you, but you must overcome it." If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door: and unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee. Go, proclaim this message toward the north: 'Return, O faithless Israel,' declares the LORD. 'I will no longer look on you with anger, for I am merciful,' declares the LORD. 'I will not be angry forever.

Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.” By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.Is there not, if thou dost well, acceptance? and if thou dost not well, at the opening a sin-offering is crouching, and unto thee its desire, and thou rulest over it.' Our Canvas features the touching words of " Waiting At The Door" alongside a personalized photo of your cherished dog. It serves as a timeless memorial, celebrating the bond you shared and reminding you that your loyal companion is forever waiting for you. Embrace the memory of your faithful friend with our Dog Memorial Gifts inspired by the poem " Waiting At The Door." These heartfelt creations allow you to honor your dog's unconditional love and companionship. Choose between our Canvas and Blanket options to find the perfect tribute that brings solace and comfort during this challenging time.