They say in time the pain will heal,
often mending our hearts and the hurt we feel.
But just one year ago on this day.
I stood by the window and watched you play.Had I known then what I know now.
I would have loved you even more somehow.
I took for granted that you were there,
in the safety of our yard, all was fair.In the blink of an eye, you were gone.
no time to think about what went wrong.
Maybe it was fate, and meant to be.
but the pain I feel often gets to me.I wish I was given just one more chance.
to see you play again, at a passing glance.
I would smile then, because I knew,
you were watching the others, and me too.I still think of you, and smile each day,
how you used to howl and run away.
only to return with an excited prance.
waiting for a reward in a wishful trance.I cherish those times even more these days.
because I've learned in so many ways.
To be aware of dangers that lurk around,
that happen so quickly, and without a sound.I play with the others, but think of you.
how you would look now, all grown up too.
Maybe I will, come one of these days,
again see your love and beautiful ways.Until we meet again at the bridge we'll see,
I promise to watch the others more carefully.
They are your family, I will never forget,
that you have souls too, my beloved pets.Author:
Dan L. Mohryecogniak
Castle Hayne, North Carolina Copyright
Another little puppy died again this day,
while crossing the street, just wanting to play.
No one looked out for him, to safely guide,
when he saw the children on the other side.
Now his loving heart, will no longer share,
his precious love, that once was there.
Just his faded memory will forever live on,
in the mind of his owner, who for some reason, was gone.
Downtown there's a shelter, where on any given day.
a pet might get lucky and find a home to stay.
But the others not chosen, meet an untimely end.
their lives not worth saving, not enough money to spend.
Now their loving hearts will no longer share,
the abundance of joy, that once was there.
Just a distant memory, that is forever now gone,
in the mind of the people, who chose to move on.
Across this same town, where some kids often meet.
they burn and destroy, and helpless ones beat.
They find a little cat, and one has a gun,
without any remorse, they kill her for fun.
Now her gentle heart will no longer share,
the sweetest love, that once was there.
Just her precious memory will forever live on,
in the mind of her owner, who once again, was gone.
On the outskirts of town, there is in this fence,
the saddest conditions, and at their expense.
Seven hungry dogs, no food have they found,
no water or bedding, and waste scattered around.
Now their loving hearts are more than willing to share,
their endless devotion, to someone who cares.
They have in their memory, a time when they played,
before their master quit caring, and at home he stayed.
If we were judged by how we treat our pets,
many would not pass this one simple test.
They count on us to be there to love and protect.
from cold, thirst, and hunger is all they expect.
If we would just keep a few things in mind,
to watch our pets more closely, and always be kind.
Slow down and watch for them if and when we drive.
they can only share their love with us, if they stay alive.
Author:
Dan L. Mohryecogniak
Castle Hayne, North Carolina
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