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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere 
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 'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town, every shelter is full - we are lost but not found. Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare, we hope every minute that someone will care. They'll come to adopt us and give us the call, "come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!" But now we sit here and think of the days..... we were treated so fondly - we had baby ways. Once we were little, then we grew and we grew ~ now we're no longer young, and we're no longer new. So out the back door we were thrown like trash, they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash? We "jump on the children," "don't come when they call", we "bark when they leave us," "climb over the wall." We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed, now we suffer the consequence of the error they made. If only they'd trained us, if only we knew..... we'd have done what they asked us and worshipped them too. We were left in the back yard, or worse - left to roam.... now we're tired and lonely and out of a home. They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye.... "Maybe someone else will give you a try." So now here we are, all confused and alone........ in a shelter with others who long for a home. The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat, with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat. They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer.... we know that they wonder how long we'll be here. We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads.... of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds. Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears ~ our friends filled with emptiness, worry and fear. If you can't adopt us and there's no room at your inn ~ could you help with the bills and fill our food bin? We count on your kindness each day of the year ~ can you give more than hope to everyone here? Please make a donation to pay for the heat...... and help us get something special to eat. The shelter that cares for us wants us to live, and more of us will, if more people give. "Author Unknown" Your time is here. Take one last look at it, then never come back. This part of your life is already over... |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Broken Winged Angel. I was already to congratulate you on your heart rending poem when I see it is signed "Author Unknown". He writes some very great poetry I've noticed. Anyway I agree with the sentiments and am doing my best for the sweetheart I rescued from the pound a year ago. Love, Joyce |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
 I love animals and can never understand why some people would want them this moment and abandon them the next. This is so sad! Beautiful heart wrenching poem which I want to keep and show to my friends  Love MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Solstice Son Member
since 2000-09-19
Posts 469 |
I have 2 ' construction site cats ' found by a construction worker where their momma had put them.... Boris and Wolfgang.... adopting pets is good for the soul and the world - kisses - Sol |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
BWA: It's a very sad fact of life that many pets are not cared for and become unwanted. It about breaks your heart to read about some of the cases of cruelty and neglect. This is a very good poem and wish we knew who had written it! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed... and it's a good time to post it. Thanks, Melton |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this is touching I love animals |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Finally!! I got my password to work again I don't know whats been going on with my puter or anything lately.... *sighs* So sorry for the absence. Joyce ~ I wish I could have taken credit for this It's one of those that you just *have* to pass along.Michelle ~ I'm glad you felt the same need to pass it along as I did. Sol ~ Ain't that the truth...and have you gotten *any* of my emails?  Trillium ~ Yes it is a very sad fact of life..and yes I do wish I knew who had written it. I'd be sending them many kudos. Melton ~ I'm glad you enjoyed it. Passing ~ I have never understood those that don't love them. They're so innocent and trusting! Your time is here. Take one last look at it, then never come back. This part of your life is already over... |
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