The neglected dog looks such a sight! His coat is full
of fleas!
Yet once he filled you with delight! He really loved
to please!
The neglected dog has tapeworms, too! They’re ghastly
to behold!
Yet once this dog showed love for you! He once was
good as gold!
The neglected dog has matted hair and sores upon his
feet!
Yet once you combed him with such care till he looked
cool and neat!
The neglected dog has eyes that fall … He’s lost the
will to live!
Yet once he answered every call! He had so much to
give!
The neglected dog lies flat and still … He hasn’t fed
in days!
Yet once you cared when he was ill! Now who cares if
he prays!?
The neglected dog pleads for your love! Is that too
hard a task!?
Yet once your love was quite enough! He didn’t need to
ask!
The neglected dog has passed away … It’s too late …
anyhow …
Though once you loved him day-by-day … Too late to pet
him now …
(Denis Martindale)
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