Literally, millions of cats and dogs are euthanized every year due to being abandoned, abused, and used. Puppymills are one of the biggest animal issues in existance today! Report them DON"T support them! Do your homework and research before buying that cute little puppy or kitten only to later discard them out of convenience. These are living beings! This poem I wrote out of the tears I cry for those animals who do never feel the grass beneath their feet, and what it is like to truly be loved and cherished.
A Family
The bars are cold to the touch,
My bowl lays empty and dry;
I cock my head to try and understand,
I search the barren faces for why;
The sun never shines here;
I am always wet and cold;
I ready myself to look cute as can be;
For maybe today, I'm finally sold.
But noone wants me, I'm always passed by;
I guess I'm not that much to look at;
with a missing tail; and only one eye;
my pups always bring "OOH I want that!."
I'm kind of ugly truth be known,
A face only a mother could love;
She used to live here too, and I wasn't so alone;
But now she lives in the longed for world above;
I pray to go there, almost every day;
Especially when theres nothing to do but dream;
But then I wake and the yearning starts;
As I hear stories about walks, and streams!
And.. once more I pray, I hope and I hope;
That today will be the day I leave;
That I can finally have my forever home;
And very own family to adore;
I know I can learn how to sit and beg,
And how to not mess on the floors;
Heck, I know I'm not that young anymore,
But give me a chance to prove;
That I can be just as devoted,
As any other you may choose.
I lay back down without complaint;
Maybe tomorrow someone else will see;
I close my eyes, and drift off to sleep;
For the day comes early for me;
How long has it been, since I was young;
When the world was new and bright;
A year? Two? I never quite know;
not sure I get it right;
AllI know is it hurts to eat;
And most of my teeth are gone;
I forget what it's like to feel comfy and warm;
The cages now lay rusty and worn;
I have seen my babies come, only to leave;
Wishing I could go too;
But I settle back down, content to wait;
I know someday, my dream will come true;
Surely my turn is coming round;
Surely theres a reason being missed;
I know I've got a purpose, and was born to be;
so much more than this;
Maybe I need to smile more;
Maybe I need to sit pretty and dance;
Maybe if I give them my paw? yes that's it!
I know I'll be spotted and be given a chance.
As day turns into night, night into day;
I never lose sight and faith;
I get beaten, and used;
But they can't keep me down;
I'm right back up to try again;
Hooray I am leaving today!!!
Maybe I can finally chase a ball, go for that swim in the stream;
I now have my very own family;
and their arms reaching out to me;
OH I can't wait to smell the grass!
I've only ever heard how sweet it is;
I can't believe what luck I have;
All dogs need to experience this;
As I'm leaving I look behind me;
At all my friends through the years;
they wish me luck, and I see tears fall;
I try to soothe their fears;
I am free, I feel no pain;
I can now jump and play;
I see my cage door being opened and closed;
and my body being carried away;
But my soul no longer has a worry or fear;
Even though I had to fight;
I told you I would get my chance;
I never gave up, and I was right;
I come to a valley, and see so many friends;
I yip with sheer delight;
I see my parents, my children, and more;
it's so sunny and bright;
How did I come to be so blessed?
I knew I would not be left behind;
I cannot remember what my life once was;
For true happiness I now find.
I look all around for outstretched arms;
And my mouth opens in awe;
I see my family, who have been lying in wait;
And now see what they saw;
They saw in me a little soul;
Not perfect but golden in heart;
They waited and waited for me to arrive;
their eyes lighting up as I start;
I run to them, they run to me;
My very own family;
Skylar Breton
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"In dwelling, be close to the land.
In meditation, go deep in the heart.
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.
In speech, be true." -- Lao Zi
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.
That way when you criticize them your a mile away and you have their shoes.
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