The Visit, Part Ii

("The Visit", Part II) How can she not know I'm standing so near? Perhaps, she's expecting the same to reappear Like before after her being to me kind and sweet, Because of fear, I made a quick and hasty retreat. How do I tell her I won't again act as before, That it's her attention I wish to only implore? Her attention for, how long must I wait? Will my fear return too large to abate? Her munching on apples and carrots sliced Has peeked my interest, has me very enticed. I muster the courage and nuzzle her book And finally she of me then takes a look. She puts to her mouth what mine's watering for, Again the munching I've heard often before. Can't she see I'm wanting, hoping for too What she is savouring with every chew? She acknowledges my presence again with a smile, As I witness her demeanor of a gentle style. As she took from a bag another two pieces, My desire then swells, greatly increases. She popped one in her mouth, began to chew And as she looked at me, smiling, too. Then she offered to my delight and glee The other slice and so pleasing to me. As I lipped the treat gently from her hand, A bond was forming, I'd soon understand. As she spoke softly in a calm, quiet voice, It was a moment I'd treasure, in, always rejoice. Instead of reading her book, she'd been reading me, Searching to find to my heart, the unlocking key. She made no advances, just stayed in her seat And continued to give me treat after treat. When the apples and carrots were finished and gone, She slowly stood up with a sigh and a yawn. As she clutched her book and folded her chair, She spoke softly to me with a voice of care. "I must leave you now, but I shall return, For about each other, there's much to learn." As she slipped through the door, I felt sad, But with the hope she'd return, made me glad, For there was inside me a new ray of hope. Waiting for her next visit, I knew I could cope. The next day arrived and with dawn's first beam I wondered if The Visit had been only a dream. The morning passed slowly, as did the afternoon. Then evening came and brought with, the rising moon. My hope was fading fast along with the day. Then as my heart was sinking, I heard her say. "So sorry I'm late, but my word I'm keeping, For I must do so for my restful sleeping." She had no book, no chair, just a bag of treats, More apples and carrots, nature's own sweets. Her presence I knew then was genuine and real And I can't describe how elated she made me feel. She opened and slipped inside my door. I nickered a greeting I'd not done before. As she gave me a treat, my neck she stroked And for the first time, I felt joy invoked. Inside of me there was not an ounce of fear. This human's kindness to me is crystal clear. For days she came just to visit with me, And I looked forward for her face to see. Each day she came she brought some treats And I'd nicker softly to her upon our greets. Though I didn't understand all her chatter, With her petting me gently, it didn't matter. Days turned into weeks, then into months on end, With her wavering not from the start of this trend. Each new step we took throughout my retraining, Her gentle and kind way kept on remaining. The fear and distrust that once humans created, Another human's heart of Love removed, vacated. We work together, my aim is to please; We play together, I'm always at ease. We go on adventures, explore together. She needs not for me a rope or tether. My world has changed into one that's bright, Even sunny and cheerful in the dark of night. My name is still Lemon, but now with 'Ade', Since I'm no longer bitter, sour, afraid. Having been sweetened now ever so much Through kindness and caring, a Loving touch, My 'tude's adjusted with a much better perspective, But with trusting humans, I'm careful, selective. As for the girl, my human best friend, For her patience and Love that helped me mend, I'll always be grateful, loyal, and true, For releasing me from the prison I knew. Though all my bad memories cannot be ever erased, I'm flooded with good ones, she has in me placed. Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly ©2018-09-04 16:17:00 (EDT) All rights reserved.