Literature Project #300 Sydney Carter 'One more step' by allsop

Literature Project #300 Sydney Carter 'One more step'

300 days into my year long daily Literature project. Not a new photograph but one taken quite a few years ago.

I have often posted photographs of our beloved greyhound Alfie and as some of you will know he has been very poorly lately and over the last week he has gradually deteriorated with very nasty, blood filled diarrhoea which just wasn’t responding to treatment. We had to make the decision yesterday that it was time for him to go.

For over 50 years we have had rescue dogs and Alfie was no exception but for me he has been something more than the others; I fell in love with him the moment I saw him. Alfie and I have had a very special bond especially since Beryl's Cancer diagnose and ongoing treatment, he has been my companion, confidant and ever-loving friend. I believe dogs and all animals have souls, Alfie is now gamboling in heaven and this hymn by Sydney Carter is for him. Rest in peace Alfie.


Sydney Carter ‘One More Step’

One more step along the world I go.
One more step along the world I go.
From the old things to the new
keep me travelling along with you.
And it's from the old I travel to the new.
Keep me travelling along with you.

Round the corners of the world I turn.
More and more about the world I learn.
All the new things that I see
you'll be looking at along with me.

And it's from the old……

As I travel through the bad and good
keep me traveling the way I should.
Where I see no way to go,
you'll be telling me the way, I know.

And it's from the old……

Give me courage when the world is rough.
Keep me loving though the world is tough.
Leap and sing in all I do.
Keep me travelling along with you.

And it's from the old……

You are older than the world can be.
You are younger than the life in me.
Ever old and ever new,
keep me travelling along with you. And it's from the old……
I have always loved that hymn. Dear Alfie 💔
All my love to you and Beryl. So hard to lose such a treasured friend.
July 5th, 2025  
@casablanca It is. Thank you for this.
July 5th, 2025  
Such sad news. RIP Alfie
July 5th, 2025  
So sad to hear this. Gone but never forgotten.
July 5th, 2025  
May Alfie rest well. He had a wonderful life sharing your walks!
July 5th, 2025  
What a tribute to your long time friend and companion.
July 5th, 2025  
I am so sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute to your Alfie.
July 6th, 2025  
Andrew I'm so sorry you've lost your Alfie, hugs to you and Beryl as you find solace.
July 6th, 2025  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond @amyk @randystreat @jackies365 @wakelys @kjarn Thank you @casablanca Thank you everyone, your comments have been and are a great help ❤️ to you all.
July 6th, 2025  
My belated condolences on your loss, Andrew
July 6th, 2025  
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