LOVE IS THE GOLDEN'S LIGHT
copyright © Kathy Anne Pippig
Many came to look us over when we were wee golden puffs of fluff
And of their smiles and laughter, well I simply could not get enough
Though I'd miss my siblings and mom, you could have all of the rest
Because being with humans, for me, was just beyond doubt the best
To be in their company, I knew, I would leave all else behind
For thoughts of being with them were always filling my mind
When a young girl and her parents said they had decided on me
There was a smile on my face, and I was bursting with glee
My mom's human kin said, "You'll love him, he's a sweet as can be!"
As my new dad lifted me up, he then said," I certainly hope so. We'll see."
"Here, take his toy," she added, and smiled. "From it he does not stray far."
He sighed, as he tucked it under his arm, then carried me out to their car
When they got home they put me in the backyard with a grizzled little guy
He seemed all bones and fur, and studied me through white-clouded eyes
I stood waiting for him to walk over and check me out, but he was too spent
Too weak to lean forward and give me a sniff; he dropped to the stained cement
The next morning the man came out and gave us each a bowl of dry food
I was hungry; it had been a day since I'd eaten and it sure looked good
But later, as I sat the under the hot, hot sun, I felt bad, then quickly got sick
Afterward, I looked for some water and found only a dripping faucet to lick
I suddenly felt lonely as I looked around... the older dog had fallen asleep
But, in the gravel, oh what a find. My toy! A treasure that was mine to keep
With toy in my mouth, I returned to the dog, he was trembling as he slept
I dropped down beside him, snuggled close, and whimpering softly, I wept
The girl often came out and spent time with us, she loved to bring us treats
But the first thing she'd do is give us each a bowl of fresh, cool water to drink
Those bright days for my dog companion and me, kept us from feeling alone
When we shared those special hours with her, it was then I felt I was home
She'd lovingly hug the small dog tenderly to her, whisper softly in his ear
Then she would turn to me and we'd lose ourselves in happy, happy play
These were the best of days for me, it felt so good just having her near
It seemed all too soon our fun would end--she was never allowed long to stay
Each time before she'd leave, she would caress her scraggly-furred friend
Then she'd hold my head in her hands, saying, "I, too, wish it wouldn't end."
As she gave me my toy she would kiss me, whispering, "Don't be sad!
