They brought me up when I was young to win them wealth and fame. But when I lost a race or two they soon forgot my name. My life was full of loneliness, I’d spent hours in my crate. I had a few good friends, but loosing sealed their fate. They whaled them out, one by one, because loosing was such a sin. I watched their sad eyes when they walked by, never to see them again. One day they walked me on the track, I heard the starting gun. I ran as fast as I could run, but another dog had won. They pulled me by my collar and dragged me back inside. They screamed and yelled and cursed at me, even though I really tried. Suddenly it was over, the cheers had finally died. They came and got me late at night and took me for a ride. My face began to tremble, my heart began to race. I knew my turn had finally come, but then I saw your face… I was so scared, I closed my eyes, I thought this was the end. I didn’t know that you had come because you are my friend. I know you really love me, I’m having so much fun. You feed me really well each day and take me for a run. And when I’m old and feeble and must be put to sleep-Don’t be sad and please- Don’t weep, because of you my life was sweet. I’m going home to see my friends, those who had a tragic end. And when they see me coming in and say to me: "Where have you been?" I’ll turn and say: "In Heaven…It’s true!" And I’ll remember you…… Author Unknown |
| I'll Remember You |
"A Happy Ending" The greatest thing I've ever known, Someone came and took me home. Away from the track; hope I'll never go back! Like a nightmare in my memory, my future looked black. Then I was adopted and my life was spared.... I thank God every day that someone cared; Cause this must be heaven, I'm a winner this time. Got a ball, a bone, and a bed all mine. And I'm crazy about my family; Devoted you might say. Like a shadow beside them. You can bet I want to stay!! And I'm special too, they call me "sweetheart" and they hug and kiss me and tell me I'm smart. Even dreams are perfect now; no stress, no strife and I run for fun now, stead of my life. Lucky Dog - Someone's Sofa, USA |
| "A Greyhounds's Plea" My Time is up. I've race my last, they say my useful days are past; Death holds no fear - I've had two years to live, but I still have so much love to give. Just once, I would love to lie on a bed, and snuggle up to my masters head, to feel loving hands caress my back and taste the sweetness of a forbidden snack. How wonderful it would feel to run for fun, then peacefully doze when play is done. I cannot speak, but look into my eyes; in their liquid depths my gentle soul lies. My heart is noble, my needs are few all I really want is you. But, my dreams are not meant to be, for I fear the door - they're coming for me. I cannot escape, and have nowhere to hide, but my soul will run free on the other side. Karen Marfise |
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