THE STRAY, UNLOVED DOG

Did you ever wonder when you dumped me that day?
Did you ever care, that I got labelled stray?
I cared for you, I loved you all, I just wanted to play,
the day you threw me on the streets, my heart sunk in dismay.

Did you give me a second thought? Or wonder where I’d roamed?
I landed in the dog pound, scared and all alone.
My days were numbered seven, I had no place to go.
I said I had a family, who did not want to know.

Well I survived the dog pound, one of the lucky few.
I found a lovely safe warm home, all no thanks to you.
And from that day on forward, I wiped my mind of you,
I joined a group, oh so elite, it’s called The chosen few!

I had a lovely nice warm bed, with lots and lots of toys.
We learned to trust each other and I was mummy’s boy.
I simply could not do no wrong, it’s all a learning curve,
I finally got the kind of home I always had deserved.

Do you ever think of me and wonder how I am?
I do not bare you malice, I just don’t give a damn.
Did you throw me on the streets knowing I was blind?
Thank god everyone’s not like you, uncaring & unkind.

I lived the life of Riley, for 3 perfect years.
I gained a sister, also blind. I took care of all her fears.
You see I am a softee, a heart made of pure gold.
My heart is huge and full of love, unlike yours, ice cold.

But now I’m off to Rainbow Bridge, I must leave Tinks behind,
I know that mum will treasure her, that’s coz my mum is kind.
Everyone who met me loved me very much.
All I ever asked of you was love. A gentle touch.

My bed will not stand idle, I guess it may take time,
I hope another comes along, who has needs just like mine,
From Rainbow Bridge I cast my eyes and keep them both on you.
And just remember when I’m gone, we are the chosen few !!

For BUDDY … RIP Big Buds
Pauline Homer. 08/02/15