Abandoned
I once had a home
I don't know what happened
Everything seemed fine
I was taken care of
Did I step out of line?
It's winter now
And the streets are cold
I hope someone wants me
Before I get too old
I try to catch birds
But I'm not very good
What I really miss
Is the taste of my old food
The coyotes are howling again tonight
I 'will' them away with all of my might
The frozen water stings my tongue
I try to find warmth - there is none
I wander the streets both day and both night
If you could see me now, I'm a pitiful sight
All I see are strange faces
Everyone yells at me to go away
Doesn't anyone want to pet me?
Don't they realize I have no place to stay?
Won't someone please help me?
And give me a 'forever home'?
I need to be loved again
I hate being alone
You see, I've recently been abandoned
A fate every cat and dog fears
I am now just another statistic
I hope I've made you shed some tears
Rescue me, please, before it's too late
'Spring' is coming - don't allow me to mate.
by Peggy Butler