A Dumped Dogs Prayer

 

Don't close the door! Don't push me away. Why are you leaving? Don't make me stay. Slow down the car, I can't keep up. This pavement is hot and my pads are cut. I've got to quit running or my heart will pop. Every muscle is aching. Why don't you stop? I'm so hungry and thirsty, Darkness is near. But I shouldn't leave, he/she will come for me here.

Several weeks have passed, I am dead on my feet. They call me a nuisance because I eat off the streets. Every car that passes, I chase it to see if it's my master coming for me. Though I approach those that come near with trust in my eyes and no sign of fear. With hate in their voices and a cold, heartless stare, They threaten to kill me - they don't even care. Batter my body with rocks that they throw. I will not leave, they will come, don't I know?

Overtaken with weakness, by body is numb. I'm sick and so lonely. Oh please, let them come! I will go back there, they will come, no doubt.

My thoughts are fading. My chest feels like lead. I'm sleepy, so sleepy - I can't lift my head. It's so quiet, so peaceful - all remains still. There is my master at my home on the hill. Yes, I can see them, they are calling my name. The voice is so gentle, the hands are the same. They deceided they want me. Things will be fine.I really do love them, the masters of mine. My tail wags with pleasure, I can't catch my breath. My master came in my dreams, but so did my Death!

 

    My family brought me home cradled in their arms, They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.

    I sure do love my family, especially the little girls and boys. The children loved to feed me; they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them-- all snuggled in the sheets.

    I used to go for walks, often several times a day. They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say! These are the things I'll not forget-- a cherished memory.

    I now live in the shelter--  without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe, But I didn't know the difference between the old and the new.

    The kids and I would grab a rug, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug. They said I was out of control and would have to live outside. This I didn't understand, although I tried and tried!

    The walks stopped one by one, they said they had'nt the time. I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.

    My life became so lonely in the backyard, on a chain. I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.

    So they brought me to the Shelter but were embarrassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, and then they kissed me goodbye.

   If  I'd only had some training as a little pup, I would'nt have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.

    "You only have one day left", I heard a worker say,

   Does that mean I have a second chance?

                                  DO I GO HOME TODAY ?