I wish someone would tell me what it is That I've done wrong. Why I have to stay chained up and Left alone so long. They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup. There were so many things we'd do While I was growing up. They couldn't wait to train me as a Companion and a friend. And told me how they'd never fear Being left alone again. The children said they'd feed me and Brush me every day. They'd play with me and walk me If I could only stay. But now the family "Hasn't Time"; They often say I shed. They do not want me in the house Not even to be fed. The children never walk me. They always say, "NOT NOW!" I wish that I could please them. Won't someone tell me how? All I had, you see, was love. I wish they would explain Why they said they wanted me, Then left me on a chain? -- Anonymous
