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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.

Date: 2/27/2019 3:32:00 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
Date: 2/27/2019 5:24:00 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

Date: 2/14/2018 5:31:00 PM

Wow. Helter Skelter in an animal shelter. Did Patty Hurst own any?

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/14/2018 7:15:00 PM

Hello James,yes helter skelter,I do not think Patty Hurst own any. Have a nice day my friend.

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/5/2017 3:23:00 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
Date: 8/7/2017 2:53:00 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

Date: 7/26/2017 3:24:00 PM

I feel the same way. and ..You are very kind Darlene :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/26/2017 5:26:00 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

Date: 7/26/2017 12:10:00 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
Date: 7/26/2017 2:25:00 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

Date: 7/18/2017 11:02:00 PM

You must have a great heart Darlene, to love animals the way you obviously do...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/19/2017 8:45:00 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

Date: 7/17/2017 2:36:00 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
Date: 7/17/2017 8:33:00 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

Date: 7/17/2017 10:46:00 AM

It's not easy, even for us...touching...Have a nice day my friend

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/17/2017 1:44:00 PM

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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/17/2017 1:43:00 PM

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Dustin Legan

Date: 7/17/2017 4:54:00 AM

Wow Darlene that was powerfully Emotional. Amazing. Wow

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/17/2017 10:11:00 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

Date: 7/13/2017 9:49:00 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
Date: 7/14/2017 9:22:00 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

Date: 7/13/2017 8:44:00 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
Date: 7/15/2017 2:18:00 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.