Lost and Found

Lost

 

Where do I start ... for it seems so long ago.

For I have nowhere to hide and no where to go.

My eyes are all cloudy ... and I can barely see.

Fear surrounds me, when will I be free.

 

My body is small ... and I tremble in fear

I walk by the road, but there is nothing here.

I'm tired and wet, my strength is so weak.

My heart beats slowly, my future is bleak.

 

I let out a cry, but the night is so dark.

Will someone save me, and come to my bark.

With each hour that passes, the colder I get.

Being lost in this world, I just try to forget.

I need to be found, or there'll be no tomorrow.

There is no need of weeping, there's too much sorrow.

I reach out my paw to an empty space.

I close my eyes and hope to touch your face.

 

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Found

 

Though I am ready to die, there comes a bright light

Will they see me ... it's such a wonderful sight.

Do I hear voices? What is that sound ...

They pick me up, I can't believe that I'm found.

 

My prayers have been answered, I can feel your touch

It's the most soothing feel ... thank you very much.

I know that I look bad, but there is so much good inside.

Make me all better, and I'll stay by your side.

 

Now I can see, and I hope this dream never ends.

I have a wonderful life, with you as my friends.

Why am I so lucky, when there are so many like me.

They will never find what I have, and never be free.

 

As you sit there and think, please close your eyes ...

Open your ears and hear their sweet cries.

It's a cry for hope, it's a cry for love.

We are your gifts from the heavens above. 

 

(Both written by broadcaster Steve Capprizzo from WTEN's Pet Connection)