I found this poem in one of my mother’s storage boxes in the basement and found it very touching…I wanted to share it with you!
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Greetings With Love From A Lonely Dog
I wish someone would tell me what it is that I’ve done wrong.
Why do I have to stay chained up and be left alone so long?
They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup,
There were so many things we’d do while I was growing up.
The Master said he’d train me as a companion and a friend.
The Mistress said she’d never fear to be left alone again.
The children said they’d feed me and brush me every day.
They’d play with me and walk me if I would only stay.
But now the master “hasn’t time” – The mistress says I shed -
She doesn’t want me in the house, not even to be fed.
The children never walk me, They always say, “not now”
I wish that I could please them, Won’t someone tell me how?
All I had, you see, was Love, I wish they would explain,
Why they said they wanted mine and then left it on a chain?
Author – Edith Lassen Johnson
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I don’t understand why people adopt animals and then ignore them or mistreat them…Just don’t bother adopting one at all…
I have often been told that our dogs receive better treatment than many children…I think they’re right!
I hope you enjoyed this poem about Dog Adoption on Terrier Lover! Until next time…
Love Your Terrier,
Kimberly Edwards ;D
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Just to let you know that my grandmother wrote that poem. Her name was Edith Lassen Johnson. It was one of her favorites too. You can find a published version of it in a book called “Mother is St. Bernard”. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Wow, Wendy! That’s awesome!
What a fabulous poem – so beautiful…I’m so glad you came by to share and now, we can all find that poem.
I will have to add her name at the bottom now!
Come on back again soon,
Kimberly
I follow your weblog for quite a long time and should tell you that your articles always prove to be of a high value and quality for readers.
Thank you very much! That’s very nice of you to let me know…
Come on back through again soon. What kind of terrier do you have?
Kimberly
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