| Poems |
| The Prayer Of A Stray Dear God please send me somebody who will care! I'm tired of running, I'm sick with despair. My body is aching, it is so racked with pain, And dear God I Pray as I run in the rain. That someone will love me and give me a home. A warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone. My last owner tied me all day in the yard Sometimes with no water and God that was hard! So I chewed my leash Goad and I ran way To rummage in garbage and live as a stray. But now God I'm tired and hungry and cold. And I'm so afraid that I'll never grow old. They've chased me with stick and hit me with stones While I run the streets just looking for bones! I'm not really bad God, please help if you can, For I have become just a "victim of man." I'm wormy dear God and I'm ridden with fleas and All that I want is an owner to please! If you find one for me God, I'll try to be good And I won't chew their shoes, but I'll do as I should. I'll love them, protect them and try to obey When they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay! I don't think I'll make it too long on my own, Cause I'm getting so weak and I'm so all alone. Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry, Cause I'm so afraid God, that I'm gonna die! And I've got so much love and devotion to give, That I should be given a new chance to live. So dear God, please, please answer my prayer and Send me somebody who will really care. - Author Unknown - |
| A Cry From A Lonely Dog I wish someone would tell me what it is that I've done wrong. Why do I have to stay chained up and be left alone so long? They seemed glad to have me when I came here as a pup. There were many things we'd do when I was growing up. The master said he'd train me as a companion and a friend. The mistress said she'd never fear to be alone again. The children said they'd feed me and brush me every day. They'd play with me and walk me, if only I could stay. But now the master "hasn't time", the mistress says I shed She doesn't 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 is love, I wish they would explain. Why they said they wanted mine and left it on a chain? ~ Author Unknown ~ |
| I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter... the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal and I was angry. "God, " I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then spoke softly, "I have done something," was the reply, "I created you." Author Unknown |
| Rosie's Prayer: > > I know my appearance may be a disgrace > and I'm wearing my heart upon my face. > I try not to let my neediness show; Please, I beg > you, > please, don't turn to go. > > Once I am clean and I'm healthy, you'll see > I'm not ugly; I just seem to be. > I know my coat's ragged; I know my bones show; > Please, I beg you, > please, don't turn to go. > > I'm loyal and noble; I'll love to the end. > This isn't my fault, I just couldn't fend > for myself; I'm feeling so low. Please, I beg you, > please, don't turn to go. > > Just give me a chance to prove I can be > the heartstrings of love for your family > You won't be sorry, I'll cause you no woe. Please, I > beg you, > please, don't turn to go. > > You've looked in my eyes; so you've read my heart! > I promise you, we'll never part. > You didn't leave me, you heard my plea! > I'll be the best pet, I promise...you'll see. > > Forever I'll love you; defend you 'till death > because you saved me my last earthly breath. > My heart's full of grace; there are tears in my > eyes. > My unbridled joy, I cannot disguise. > > You heard me! You want me! I hardly believe > my fortune, my luck...you didn't leave! > As I walk by your side; as we're leaving death row, > God must have told you, Please, don't turn to go. > > Jackie Farris Dec. 7, 2002 |
| TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR DOG OWNERS 1) My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. 2) Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3) Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well-being. 4) Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you. 5) Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand you voice when it's speaking to me. 6) Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it. 7) Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you. 8) Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak. 9) Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old. 10) Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you. Author Unknown |