Darlene De Beaulieu Poet Free verse

The Animal Shelter

I know a place where people go
To look around for a special pet
They spend a few hours browsing
At big and small cages

In one room are many cages
They are filled with many cats
not happy cats; they're clawing to get out
Waiting to be chosen going to a new home

Behind  a black door several dogs are kept
Sad eyes staring out of crartes
Barking and whining, desperate to get out
It makes me want to cry

People walk by, not really looming
Animals bark and mew loudly
Maybe hoping they'll noticed
By someone who will reach out to them

They are waiting and wondering when
That special person will come along
At night they dream of a yard
Where they can play and run

To be with a family that they'll be able to love
So badly they want to be free of their crates
Wanting to be in a loving home
Cherished by a family prepared to share their world

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Vince Suzadail Jr. February 27, 2019 at 3:32 PM Too many in shelters without homes. Heartbreaking to walk through. All my son's chihuahuas came from shelters. People shouldn't be allowed to breed animals for profit. Nicely written. Darlene De Beaulieu February 27, 2019 at 5:24 PM Hello Vince Suzadail Jr. so nice to meet you. yes there are too many animals in the shelters. I agree the breeders should not breed too many animals. When i am ready , I will adopt a cat from the animal shelter. Have a nice evening my friend. Thank you for your comment.

James Horn February 14, 2018 at 5:31 PM Wow. Helter Skelter in an animal shelter. Did Patty Hurst own any? Darlene De Beaulieu February 14, 2018 at 7:15 PM Hello James,yes helter skelter,I do not think Patty Hurst own any. Have a nice day my friend.

Indiana Shaw August 5, 2017 at 3:23 PM A "Pet" is not just for "Christmas" they say - But a unwanted "Christmas" pet is a "Gift" to others - You decribed the "Plight" of these unwanted pets so "Fiercely" - So well done "Darlene" - Blessings to you - Indiana x x x Darlene De Beaulieu August 7, 2017 at 2:53 PM Nice to meet you.Welcome to Poetry Soup. I feel that all cats and dogs need a good home. Have a good day my new friend.

Heidi Sands July 26, 2017 at 3:24 PM I feel the same way. and ..You are very kind Darlene :) Darlene De Beaulieu July 26, 2017 at 5:26 PM Hello Heidi,You and I do feel the same way. You are very kind as well. My friend. Have a good evening.

Heidi Sands July 26, 2017 at 12:10 PM So true Darlene. I love your compassion shown here. I found my loving dog at the shelter and she is a joy and so happy now. I am thrilled I could give her a loving home after all she had been through ! Thank you for sharing this great poem. Darlene De Beaulieu July 26, 2017 at 2:25 PM Hello Heidi,If I could rescue all the animals in the shelter, I would. I saw a big dog in a small cage. He could barely move. It broke my heart.I love cars and dogs. My friend have a nice day.

Charlie Smith July 18, 2017 at 11:02 PM You must have a great heart Darlene, to love animals the way you obviously do... Darlene De Beaulieu July 19, 2017 at 8:45 AM Hello Charlie,my friend. I do love animals. No dogs or cats should be in cages where they can not move around. I once went looking for a dog, I saw a huge dog in a small cage, whinning to get out. It broke my heart.

M. L. Kiser July 17, 2017 at 2:36 PM Yes indeed and let's hope that all find good homes. I love'em all; wish I could adopt them all. well-penned and tugs at my heartstrings. Darlene De Beaulieu July 17, 2017 at 8:33 PM Hello M. L. Kiser, it would be nice if they all had good homes. Thank you. Tugs on my heartstrings to. Nice to meet you.

Arturo Michael July 17, 2017 at 10:46 AM It's not easy, even for us...touching...Have a nice day my friend Darlene De Beaulieu July 17, 2017 at 1:44 PM You to. Darlene De Beaulieu July 17, 2017 at 1:43 PM Hello Arthur, it is not easy for anyone to see this. I will. You t.

Dustin Legan July 17, 2017 at 4:54 AM Wow Darlene that was powerfully Emotional. Amazing. Wow Darlene De Beaulieu July 17, 2017 at 10:11 AM Hello Dustin it is nice to meet you. Yes it is emotional when being at the shelter to see these animals in cages. Have a nice day.

Alfred Berggren July 13, 2017 at 9:49 PM Hi Dar, you have written a heart rendering poem that has a strong impact on me. I'm glad you love animals, Iit means you have very fine spirit. Darlene De Beaulieu July 14, 2017 at 9:22 AM Thank you Alfred,it hurts me to see dogs andcats in tiny cages. I would like to set them all free. I hope you have anice day.

Carole Duet July 13, 2017 at 8:44 PM Poor babies! So heart-breaking to see those poor innocent animals in cages but at least there they have a chance to get adopted. I think this "free verse" provokes so much empathy. Great job, Darlene! Darlene De Beaulieu July 15, 2017 at 2:18 PM Thank you Carole,it does bother me to see these sweet animals in cages. Also some are so small that they can not move around. So it made me decide to write about it. I hope you are having a nice day.