Little One

I see your face through bars of steel                                                    

The cold cement chills your body

Come with me Little One for a brand new world awaits

Your vacant stare at life so cruel

Abuse that crushed your spirit still fresh in your mind

Reach for me Little One for a gentle hand awaits you.

The tail that once moved with such joy

Is now tucked between shaking legs

Touch me Little One for kindness awaits you.

Your broken spirit, leave behind

As we begin life’s walk together

Trust me Little One for a peaceful home awaits you.

Our lives have been joined for a reason

Find comfort and safety at my side

Live with me Little One for together we are strong and love awaits us.

Arlene R. O’Neil

© 2004

I wrote "Little One" back in 2004 when I was more involved with dog rescue. My writing, filled with the emotions that I felt trying to find homes, or dealing with the abuse that I saw, still fill my heart today.

Author of "Broken Spokes" Available at www.amazon.com
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