Poems
Some of my favorite Poems
I wish everyone could understand that dogs that have been abused/neglected are not going to be perfect. It will take time for them to adapt to 'normal' life. They deserve all the love in the world. I received this poem today..it tells it all.
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A rescuers prayer
Now I lay me down to rest
I pray my soul can stand this test
Of watching critters lose their homes
While owners gripe and cry and moan
I long for strength of spirit that
They'll find a loving home again
Where they will know a loving heart
I can't do much, but it's a start
And spare me from the owner's pleas
About the baby's allergies
Or how they're moving out of state
Or spitefulness 'tween cat and mate
Please keep me sane while dealing with
The woman who bought as a gift
A wriggling tiny ball of fluff
That now is playing way too rough
Remind me I should bite my lip
When confronted with "he grew too quick"
"I didn't know he'd get so large"
"He seems to think that he's in charge"
Protect my heart when I hear them say
"I think we'll breed our dog one day"
Sometimes I think it'll break in two;
Each day brings trials harsh and new
And if I die before I wake
I pray one hopeless soul you'll take
My tears are gone, my faith is bare
Lord, please hear my rescue prayer.
~ Unknown
I wasn't a pup when I came to your home,
I'd been dumped on the road, left to roam.
Don't remember the people except the pain.
They left me to die in the cold and the rain.
You were driving down the hwy, it was late at night
When you saw the faintest glimmer of light.
You took a chance and turned around
Got out of the van and knelt to the ground.
My quivering body felt the gentlest of hands.
I knew I need not make any demands.
In your heart, and your home, there was always room
For those who would face certain doom.
You healed my body and you healed my heart.
You gave me what I needed, a fresh start.
When I cried at night, you were always there
With soft words, a kiss, a hug to share.
When I misbehaved and would cower with guilt
You only showed love.....up to the hilt.
You loved and cared for me in sickness and health
Our love for each other was more precious than wealth.
Even when you were tired and had a bad day
You'd always come home to me and say,
"I missed you my baby. I'm glad to be back."
Then you'd give me kiss, a hug and a pat.
We'd have a nice dinner then go out to play
There was so much love I wanted to stay.
But my eyes, they faded and my heart grew weak
As my time grew closer you could not speak.
You held me tight, tears flowed from your eyes
We both had to say our sad good byes.
The release from pain we knew must end
No more time on this Earth would we spend
Running in the fields, playing ball
Sitting quietly together at the end of it all.
But our time together is not through
Because I'll be there waiting for you
At the edge of the Rainbow Bridge I'll stand
Until I once again see those gentle hands.
I'll run to you with tail held high
We will never again have to say goodbye.
My love at death, it does not end
Because you are, indeed, dogs best friend.
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From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up,
it's just an animal," or, "that's a lot of money for just an animal."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the
costs involved for "just an animal."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just an animal."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just an animal,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just an animal," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just an animal" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just an animal," then you will probably
understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a
promise."
"Just an animal" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just an animal" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just an animal", I will rise early, take long walks and
look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just an animal" but an
embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just an animal" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just an animal", but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man or woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just an animal"
just smile...and hand them a copy of this, because they "just don't understand."*********************************************
LAST NIGHT
I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.**********************************************
MY DOGS LIVE HERE
My dogs live here, they’re here to stay.
You don’t like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space
This is their home, this is their space.
You will find dog hair on the floor,
They will alert you’re at the door.
They may request a little pat,
A simple “no” will settle that.
It gripes me when I hear you say
“just how is it you live this way?
They smell, they shed, they’re in the way….”
WHO ASKED YOU? Is all I can say….
They love me more than anyone,
My voice is like the rising sun,
They merely have to hear me say
“C’mon girls, time to go and play.”
Then tails wag and faces grin,
They bounce and hop and make a din.
They never say “no time for you”,
they’re always there, to GO and DO.
And if I’m sad? They’re by my side
And if I’m mad? They circle wide
And if I laugh, they laugh with me
They understand, they always see.
So once again, I say to you
Come visit me, but know this too….
My dogs live here, they’re here to stay.
You don’t like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space
This is their home, this is their place….