"To Love and Protect" 
Another little puppy died again this day,
while crossing the street just wanting to play.
No one looked out for him to safely guide,
when he saw the children on the other side.
Now his loving heart will no longer share,
his precious love that once was there.
Just his faded memory will forever live on,
in the mind of his owner for some reason was gone.
Downtown there's a shelter where on any given day.
a pet might get lucky and find a home to stay.
But the others not chosen meet an untimely end.
their lives not worth saving not enough money to spend.
Now their loving hearts will no longer share,
the abundance of joy that once was there.
Just a distant memory that is forever now gone,
in the mind of the people that chose to move on.
Across this same town where some kids often meet.
they burn and destroy and helpless ones beat.
They find a little cat and one has a gun,
without any remorse they kill her for fun.
Now her gentle heart will no longer share,
the sweetest love that once was there.
Just her precious memory will forever live on,
in the mind of her owner who once again was gone.
On the outskirts of town there is in this fence,
the saddest conditions and at their expense.
Seven hungry dogs no food have they found,
no water or bedding and waste scattered around.
Now their loving hearts are more than willing to share,
their endless devotion to someone who cares.
They have in their memory a time when they played,
before their master quit caring and at home he stayed.
If we were judged by how we treat our pets,
many would not pass this one simple test.
They count on us to be there to love and protect.
from cold thirst and hunger is all they expect.
If we would just keep a few things in mind,
to watch our pets more closely and always be kind.
Slow down and watch for them if and when we drive.
they can only share their love with us if they stay alive.
Author:
Dan L. Mohryecogniak
Castle Hayne North Carolina
Copyright (c) 2000
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