Batter my body
With rocks that you throw
I will not leave
He will come don't you know ?

Overtaken with weakness
My body is numb
I'm sick and so lonley
Oh please, let him come !

Several weeks have passed
I'm dead on my feet
They call me a nuisance
Because I eat off the streets.

Every car that passes
I chase to see
If it is my master
Coming for me ?

I've got to quit running
or my heart will pop
Every muscle is aching
Why didn't you stop ?

I'm so hungry and Thirsty
Darkness is near
But I shouldn't leave
He will come for me here.

Don't close the door
Don't push me away
Why are you leaving ?
Don't make me stay.

Slow down the car
I can't keep up
This pavement is hot
And my pads are cut.

He will Come !

It's so quiet, so peaceful
All remains still
There is my master
At home on the hill

Yes I can see him
He's calling my name
His voice is so gentle
His hands are the same.

Though I approach
Those that come near
With trust in my eyes
And no sign of fear.

With hate in your vioce
And a cold heartless stare, You threaten to kill me
You don't even care.

I will go back
To where he first threw me out
I'll wait for him there
He will come , no doubt.

My thoughts are fading
My chest feels like lead
I'm sleepy, so sleepy
I can't left my head.

He decided he wants me
Things will be fine
I really do love him
That master of mine

My tail wags with pleasure
I can't catch my breath
He came in my dreams
But so did my death.

Written by:

Gina Richey
Dept. of Animal Control
Sherwood Ar.