Willingly, You Risked Your Life

We were drifting off.... deeply into sleep! Time was running out for my pups and me They lay unconscious from inhaling dense smoke The door was locked, so we crawled under the bench And I barked as loud as I could, hoping attention to reap I had paced for our while even though chances were slim By myself I would’ve tried try some brazen escape But, no way could I abandon my pups in this place I began to think that our lives were a wrap Until I felt your warm and gentle pat You filled your suit pockets with my little pups You risked your life willingly to save each of us Now, in gratitude, let me wipe the smudge off your face Could I speak your language, I would graciously say, ‘Thank you!’ ~*~ For Joyce Johnson's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest