That is beautiful,,tissue time[?][?] On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 3:50 PM, KH LeMarr <[email protected]> wrote:
> > One by one, they pass my cage, > > Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. > > Way past his time, he can't run and play. > > They shake their heads slowly and go on their way. > > > > A little old man, arthritic and sore, > > It seems I am not wanted anymore > > I once had a home, I once had a bed, > > A place that was warm, and where I was fed. > > > > Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. > > Who wants a dog so old and so frail? > > My family decided I didn't belong, > > I got in their way, my attitude was wrong. > > > > Whatever excuse they made in their head, > > Can't justify how they left me for dead. > > Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, > > Those younger dogs get adopted away. > > > > When I had almost come to the end of my rope, > > You saw my face, and I finally had hope. > > You saw thru the grey, and the legs bent with age, > > And felt I still had life beyond the cage > > > > You took me home, gave me food and a bed. > > And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. > > We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, > > You love me so dearly, you want me to know. > > > > I may have lived most of my life with another, > > But you outshine them with a love so much stronger. > > And I promise to return all the love I can give, > > To You, my dear person, as long as I live. > > > > I may be with you for a week or for years, > > We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears. > > And when the time comes that God deems I must leave, > > I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve. > > > > And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, > > My thoughts and my heart will still be with you. > > And I will brag to all who will hear, > > Of the angel who made my last days so dear. > > > > Author~Unknown > > > > Kitty and the Canine Gang, > Maxx, Jill, Baby and Bits > > Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. > Anatoe France >
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