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Collab with Justin Connor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The man that picked me up in the streets Quickly became my best friend in the world My ears prick when I hear him calling Daily I am in the kitchen faster than lightening Wagging my tail brightly I used to be on the streets— A place I never liked and was always afraid of Thanks to this man I don’t have to be scared anymore I used to feel the cold in my bones And watch the cars speed around me in fright I used to try and say hi to the passersby But they only glanced at me and sighed When he took me in the house was warm My paws felt comfy on the carpet floor And there was FOOD—delicious food! Piled nicely for me in a big red bowl Then I met his wife and daughter They were so happy to see me! I had not even been there for a day And suddenly I was part of their family I feel at home! Napping on the couch with my best friend And my two new cuddle buddies Their soft, gentle hands stroking my head A feeling like no other A sensation I had never dreamt of in my past life A new warmth—known as comfort and leisure I think I will stay here For I am their new treasure as they are mine I like the way I light up the daughter’s face Every morning I wake her and lick her cheek To her smile and an occasional giggle It is so wonderful to feel this joy sweeping through me It is almost electrifying because of its newness And leaving them would be a shame! Besides, where would I go? Instead I must focus my mind on the delightful food! Or the chewy TOYS that the mother brought one day Or their BACKYARD with the funny pigeons! And especially focus on them, my family! Being on the street for a long time I never thought I would find A place where kind people would love me for what I am A place where I would never go hungry A safe place to keep me happy and warm A place called home I am home!