On th Night Before Christmas

On the night before Christmas
homeless animals prayed
"Give us a voice Lord on this Christmas day"

Let us speak to the world
That turns a blind eye
To our misfortune, our pain and our sad lives

We live in the streets, woods and out in the cold
With no shelter, no food, none to hold us tight
Alone in this world as we grow old
We give up sometimes; many have lost the fight.

Our dreams fill our minds with visions so bright
Of food, soft beds and a safe place for the night
Of a family to love us and keep us safe
Someone please pick up this small waif

Our fur may be matted, our eyes filled with fear
Thin and ragged to the world we appear
Many people only want us to disappear
We have no home to go to No family to care
No one to love us No one, no where

No soft voice do we hear
No loving pats
No one to calm our fear
As days turn to weeks, months and years

We ask only that people open their heart
To give us a chance, a fresh new start
We promise to love them
Guard them through the night
If they only will give us a chance at a new life

The Lord gave them a patron, a saint and a cause
Rescue groups worldwide heard their sad calls
They came to their aid
and found homes for them all

The animals' prayers were answered that day
A voice they were given Their fears swept away
They were given new homes And families' to love
Lots of toys, soft blankets and hugs

The animals have only one final wish
To share with one and all

Please remember that love is the greatest gift of them all...
Author Unknown

Re: On th Night Before Christmas

I'm tearing up right now.... Thank you for sharing this.

Re: On th Night Before Christmas