A RESCUER'S PROMISE
A dog picked up from the shelter,
A cat dropped at my door...
A puppy found roaming on the highway,
I can't take it anymore!
I sit and look into your eyes
As I sit and stroke your fur
And I begin to realize
I wish I knew so much more...
I would give all that I have
For one minute of speech from you
Tell me what happened to bring you here
And what would you have me do?
Were you a member of a family
That had to leave their home?
With no place to take and keep you,
They set you out to roam?
Were you given as a puppy to a little child
Who had no time for you?
Were you left outside in the broiling sun,
With nothing to drink but dew?
Was your person someone elderly
Who loved you as a friend,
And when they went on to heaven
Their family turned you in?
One moment of understanding
Is all I would ever need
To do everything in my power
To undo this awful deed.
However you got here to me,
Whatever roads you roamed,
I make you a solemn promise -
I WILL FIND YOU A GOOD HOME.
A home where they love and need you,
Where you never fear a hand,
A home with soft beds, warm hearts, kind words,
And more love than you can demand.
I don't give my promises easily,
I don't make promises I can't keep.
So I hope you understand what I'm saying to you,
Even without that one minute of speech.
I will find you a good home, I promise -
No matter how long it may be.
And until that time and that home comes along,
I'll make your home here with me.
Denise Painter
10/08/08
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