Do I go home today
My family brought me home, cradled in their arms
The cuddled me and smiled at me, said I was full of charm
They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys
I sure do love my family - especially the girls and boys
The children loved to feed me - they gave me special treats
They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets
I used to go for lots of walks - often several times a day
They even fought to hold the leash - Im very proud to say
These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory
Because I now live in the pound -without my family
They used to laugh and praise me - when I played with that old shoe
But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new
The kids and I would grab a rag - for hours we would tug
So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug
They said I was out of control and would have to live outside
This I did not understand although I tried and tried
The walks all stopped just one by one, they said they hadn't time
I wish I could change things, I wish I knew my crime
My life became so lonely, in the back yard on a chain
I barked and barked all day long - just to keep from going insane
So they brought me to the shelter, but were embarrased to say why
They say I caused an allergy - then they each kissed me goodbye
If I'd only had some classes - when I was just a pup
Then I would have been a better dog - when I was all grown up
'you only have one day left' I heard the worker say
Does that mean I have a second chance?
DO I GO HOME TODAY?
Bye Baby
No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I'm bad
No more growling belly from the meals I never had
No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl thats dry
No more complaing neighbours about the noise when I cry
No more hearing 'shut up', 'get down' 'get out of here'
No more feeling disliked only peace is in the air
Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still can't see
Why I was ever born, if I weren't meant to be
My last day of living was the best I ever had
Someone held me very close, I could see she was so sad
I kissed the lady's face and she hugged me as she cried
I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes and died
One by One
One by one, they pass by my cage
Too old, too worn, too broken, they say
Way past his time, he can't run and play
They shake their heads and go on their way
A little old man, arthritic and sore
It seems that I am wanted no more
I once had a home, I once had a bed
A place that was warm, and where I was fed
Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail
Who wants a dog so old and so frail?
My family decided I didn't belong
I got in their way, my attitude wrong
Now I sit in this kennel, where day after day
The younger ones are chosen and taken away
When I had come to the end of my rope
You saw my face and again I knew hope
You saw past the grey, the legs wobbly with age
And felt I deserved life beyond this cage
You took me home, gave me food and a bed
You gently stroked my poor tired head
We snuggle and play, you talk to me low
You love me so dearly, and make sure I know
Although I have lived most of my life with another
You outshine them with a love so much stronger
I promise to return all the love I can give
To you my dear friend, as long as I live
I may be with you for a week, or for years
We will share many smiles, and a few tears
When the time comes, that God deems I must leave
I know you will cry and your heart it will grieve
When I arrive at the Bridge all brand new
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you
And I will brag to all who will hear
Of the person who made my last days so dear
