The dream

I dreamt I'd died and I had gone

To doggie heaven, I hope there's one

Where I can run and mess around

Instead of being in this pound.

Or maybe find a home to live

Where love in abundance I would give.

 

I'd love to live like other hounds

In pampered homes in fancy towns,

Or maybe I could work the land

Or swim in the sea, or play in the sand.

I'd go to the salon to have a shampoo

Well, what else is there for me to do?

 

Maybe I'd lie here on my bed

Until it's time for me to be fed.

I'd have a choice of food to eat -

Chicken, turkey or maybe meat.

My owner would fuss and pamper me

And let me sit upon her knee.

There's not much chance of that, I know

I'm just a Greyhound, I must go.

They've come for me to take me out,

I throw a wobbly and try to shout.

My time is up, yes I must die

Oh God, don't do this, I just cry.

 

Then a lady appeared with leads in her hand

"Is this for me?" - I lick her hand.

"I'll take the dogs and this one too,"

Yes, I've been chosen, "how do you do?"

My name is Lucas, - I'm four years old,

I promise I'll be as good as gold.

 

"Don't worry love," the lady said

She knelt beside me and kissed my head.

She says she'll take me home with her

And love and treat me with tender care.

I'll get a bed and lots to eat

I wag my tail, isn't this a treat?

 

A guardian angel looked my way

And saved my life, what more can I say?

I'm thankful I have found a home

Where I am loved and not alone.

A word of hope to those left behind -

She'll come for you, because she's kind.

 

Don't worry mates, all is well

You'll be loved too, I can tell.

I love my mum, she's kind and funny

She squeezes me and calls me Honey.

An angel was with me at the pound today

He brought my mum, and showed her the way.

 

(Author unknown)