I am posting this poem for every person who ever fostered a homeless animal, and for every person who ever helped an animal find it's way. I am posting this poem for every person who wonders how I can give them up, how I can do this to my kids, and for every person who may foster an animal one day. I am the bridge,
Between what was and what can be.
...I am the pathway to a new life.
I am made of mush,Because my heart melted when I saw you,
Matted and sore, limping, depressed
Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.
For one little time you are mine.
I will feed you with my own hand.
I will love you with my whole heart.
I will make you whole.
I am made of steel.Because when the time comes,
When you are well, and sleek,
when your eyes shine,
And your tail wags with joy
Then comes the hard part.
I will let you go-not without a tear,But without a regret.
For you are safe forever--
A new dog needs me now.
…Author unknown…
Former foster dog Jonas.
4 comments:
The picture alone tells the story. Lovely poem too.
What a wonderful dog his is. We actually do have regrets about not keeping him. He was a "bad timing" dog. Could not have been here at a worse time. I tell the kids that he was just not supposed to be our dog. Last I heard Jonas was still going to work at the YMACA every day with his person.
What a great poem Nancy. I like the idea that we are bridges to a new home, a new life. So true. There are tears.
I have to say, Jonas is gorgeous. I can see why you wish you hadn't given him up. There's a lot of personality in those eyes.
Such a lovely piece, and the photos bring it all home. Thank you for sharing.
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