About YOUR Dog

How do you sleep so soundly
In your house of glass and stone
When outside that little dog you have
Is crying and alone

I'll bet your bed is comfy
With sheets so soft and white
While outside that little dog you own
Lies shivering in the night

Are your blankets warm and cozy?
Those pillows feel so good!
While that little dog out in your yard
Lies down on cold hard wood

Did you eat a nice warm dinner?
One of chicken, beef or fish?
What did your little doggie eat?
His frozen water dish?

Do you ever take him for a walk?
Or throw a rubber ball?
I guess you're just too busy
To be bothered by it all

He's just a dog so who's to care
If he's out in cold and rain
He'll keep himself well entertained
While on that four foot chain.

I suppose he was a novelty
When you first brought him home
But now he's older, not much fun
He's better left alone

So tie him up, get on with life
You gotta wheel and deal!!
Who cares about that little dog
And the loneliness he feels

Oh what he wouldn't give to feel
Your hand upon his head
Or hear his name come from your lips
As you call him in for bed.

But your flooring's sooo expensive
And the carpeting is pink!
You can't get dog hair in your house
What would the neighbours think???

Far better then, to leave him there
Alone in your backyard
Out of sight and out of mind
It's really not that hard

To just pretend that he is fine,
It's so much fun alone.
Day in, day out, month after month
Then one day he'll be gone

Will you be sad when that day comes?
Will you miss his wagging tail?
Will you realize what you have done
And all the ways you've failed

To give this dog a bit of life?
Some time to share your day?
Those soft brown eyes so full of love
And you looked the other way

Those eyes may come to haunt you
When someday you look behind
And you'll realize just what you did
By being so unkind

So here is just one parting thought
That I will swear is true
Your dog, despite his little size
Has a bigger heart than you.

karen@soonews.ca

The dog this poem was written for is the last dog shown on this video...