The Reason
I would've died that day if not for you.
I would've given up on life if not for your
kind eyes.
I would've used my teeth in fear if not
for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that
all humans don't care.
Believing there is not such a thing as:
Fur that isn't matted,
Skin that isn't flea bitten,
Good food and enough of it,
Beds to sleep on,
Someone to love me,
To show me I deserve love just because I
exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your
gentle hands
Your big heart saved me...
You saved me from the terror of the pound,
Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other dogs
like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of
despair Why you do it.
When there is no more money, no more room,
no more homes,
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch
the money a little
tighter, make just a little more room...
To save one more like me.
I tell you with the gratitude and love that
shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason
The dogs before me are the reason
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would've been wasted,
our love never given
We would die if not for you.
----Author Unknown----
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