too faithful to leave, too frightened to run.

He's been there for days now

with nothing to do

but sit by the road, waiting for you.

He can't understand why you left him that day;

he thought you and he were stopping to play.

He's sure you'll come back,

and that's why he stays --

how long will he suffer? How many more days?

His legs have grown weak, his throat's parched and dry;

he's sick now from hunger

and he falls, with a sigh.

He lays down his head, and he closes his eyes --

I *wish* you could see

how a waiting dog dies!

This was found at "My Special Pets"