I Once Was a Dog
I lived in a nice place
Lots of toys
Good music
Food galore
I would run and play
I would jump and chase
I was a happy pup
Then one day
I made a mistake
I was so happy
I wanted to be happier
I jumped the wall
And ran off looking for happier
I ran and ran
I dodged cars and trucks
I was just looking for happier
Instead someone grabbed me
They threw me in a cage
I could hardly lie down
No music; little food
Certainly no fun
I was sad and confused
No one seemed to want me
And then one day
Someone started talking to me
We have been looking for you
I did not know them
They seemed to like me
They pet me and scratched me
They took me away from my cage
They took me to a real home
I had playmates and scratches galore
I had beds and walks
I was happy again
I knew someone would love me
I knew someone would care
It was you
You are my loved ones
I am yours
Off we went along the path
To friends and chases
To my old life that was new
I came home
Ever been there?
April, 2021
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