Sweet Prince

When we first met you were only a tiny pup
full of joy and light.
We were only together a short time
but I fell for you.
When it was time for us to part you did not look back.
Your mom promised to take good care of you.
It is what you deserved.

They all do.
Those who can not speak for themselves.
Those who put their trust in us.
Those who come into our homes
as part of our family.
They all do.

Today, sweet prince we meet again.
Your body is ravaged with mange.
Your ribs protrude.
Your leg is broken.
Your face is torn up.

And yet
your tail still wags
your ears perk up and
your spirit shines through
all the horrors of your past.
Today sweet prince we meet again.

You have a new family now.
We promise to take good care of you.

We will love you, heal you, protect you.
It is what you deserve.

Today sweet prince we meet again

and I fell for you all over again.