This poem was written by Nancy Penn and expresses the last feelings of a horse sent to slaughter.

"I Remember"

I remember a time of happiness
I remember a time of joy
I remember a time when I was
Someone's "special boy".

I remember when I couldn't wait
For "my friend" to come and play
I'd wait forever at that gait
I'd wait all night and day

But someone mean came instead
and jerked me into a truck
that took me far from my friend
never imagined such unluck

I can't remember who I was
Only know now I am
A hollow, mere, sunken sight
To stand, more than I can

Take me back to those special days
When I whinnied, played, and tried
Tried more than anything
To have someone look at me with pride

Now I know my time has come
As I'm chained and hung upside down
And metal weapons puncture me
And my blood flows to the ground

I only loved you
and wanted your happiness
What is it I can do?
Stand by me now, let me feel your touch
Let me know you care as much

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