It's All Humane

It’s All Humane

It’s cold at night and I’m all alone
They said that this is my new home.
The metal cage and cold stone floor
I wish that I could ope the door.

Don’t know what happened, it’s plain to see
The other day I was one of three.
The sky grew dark, and next I knew,
I looked around, and we were two.

A pretty girl came to see, what’s in the cage, 
She looked at me.
Her little hands came through and plucked
The other pup, just his luck!

I’m scared in here, and cold and small,
I’d love to wander down the hall,
And maybe find a warm soft bed,
To lay my worried sleepy head.

I’m shaking now, I see the morn.
I guess I’m smaller than the norm.
My one eye shut I cannot see
I limp and shake terribly.

Oh wait here come some little feet
With metal straps and clinking sticks
He seems so cute he has a patch
And oh my gosh, he lifts the latch.

His hands are warm and gentle touch
I think he loves me very much!
He kissed me twice and hugged me tight
I don’t want to be here another night.

“Mommy please, I like this one,
I think we’ll have a lot of fun.”
“And now I know that God can see,
This puppy looks a lot like me.”

Two very happy small new friends
Limp and fall and try to run
A silent pack of bravery
I’ll love you, if you love me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bono Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Another well deserved win.I am working on entering more contest.
Frew Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Great heart, Great write!
Brown Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest ~Somewhere A Pet Is Waiting Contest~ sponsored by ~A Rambling Poet~ Jeralynn. Love, Carol
Tugaff Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations for winning the first place prize. This one also displays an amazing talent. Ernilando
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 8:55 PM
What a great poem, Jeralynn. abelated congratulations to you! LUv, Andrea
La France Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Hi Jeralynn, I just wanted you to know, your first place prize, has been mailed, and according to Canada Post, you should receive in about one week... again, let me say, what a heartrendering poem this is, and it conveyed such emotion to me, that it had to be number one in my contest .... Constance
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March 13, 2010 at 3:08 AM
Congratulations Jeralynn on your well deserved 1st place win in The Rambling Poet’s “Somewhere A Pet Is Waiting.” I must say, the imagery is clear and bold. This compassionate read has been a wonderful way to start the day...tears and all. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Bono Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 6:21 PM
A well deserved win.Congrats.Hope all is well with you.
Keogh Jr. Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Miss Jeralynn, ( That name IS poetry.) Beautiful. I started to tear up. It's not a masterpiece, but you know what, I don't care! Some poems have a purpose and remembered long after so called master works bore the hell out of us. This is one. You really reached inside me today because I've lived this several times. Thank you! Regards, Gerard. P.S. correct ope to open in verse one. Simple keyboard error. GK.
Culverhouse Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 5:46 AM
oh so sweet, heart touching poem!!
Foster Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Well done Jeralynn, A worthy winner in the pet contest. A sweet story told in a nice rhythm of rhyme. good job.....Margaret
Witt-King Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Oh my goodness, Jeralynn, what a wonderful story. Congratulations on your well-deserved win.
Mckenzie Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Jeralynn~ So Beautiful Congratulations on your much deserved first place win! Just a heartfelt poem! Love Laura :)
Clark Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:34 PM
OMG OMG Thank You Everyone! Thank you Rambling Poet, I am so honored! Love Jeralynn
Dufresne Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:15 PM
A girl after my own heart! Excellent poem, really touched me. Gail
Dufresne Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Oh Awesome Jeralynn! Just saw that this was number uno! Very cool! congratulations !!!!! hooray!! Good for you. You got it girl!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:09 PM
A big congrats Jeralynn on your wonderful 1st place win in the Pet contest.. a beautiful write ... a lovely win well deserved.. a precious story told... a unique poetess ..enjoy ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Dufresne Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:07 PM
very very nice Jeralynn. Remindes me of "Wink". A precious write
Richards Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Such a tender hearted poem! Well done!! Congratulations Jeralynn!! Love, Carrie
Johnson Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Congratulations on your win with this emotion filled poem. Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Wonderful poem, Jeralynn. I was so afraid someone was coming to put this pup to sleep. Thank you for providing a happy ending. Excellent! Congratulations on taking first place in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Nutter Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win. Pet adoption told through the yes of a pup, unique idea well done. Thanks for the comment on Captured Souls
La France Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations on first place, in my contest, Somewhere a Pet is Waiting, with this touching and heartwarming poem. Please contact me by soup mail with your address, so I can forward your prize... Constance, A Rambling Poet
Cheeseman Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Tears here Jeralynn my two dogs are rescued animals, Solo a lab and Socks a collie, Great write and thanks for your support Daniel
Kendrick Avatar
March 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM
Great pet story that should be in the winner's circle...Good luck in the contest...Keep the creative pen flowing and I hope that the little boy with the patch and the pup with the bad eye have a great life together...Sara
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