It was Christmas time-
And the air was filled with rhyme.
The dogs as it were-
Enjoyed the day run at the shelter.
They got to play with those who worked there-
There were plenty of games and toys fair.
The snow had begun to fall on the ground-
And many paw prints could be found.
Another day of relief is how many dogs felt-
They were gracious to make your heart melt.
They didn’t know exactly what might happen-
If things went bad, if society did not pledge spend.
For those kind of things dogs simply don’t know-
They just love petting, attention, and other things so.
A new batch of dogs arrived and joined the group-
That received enough pledges in order to re-coup.
To live a day longer and hope for a home-
To not be put to death, to no longer roam.
The memory of those who didn’t make another day-
Makes for a sad moment in many a way.
To be remembered in our hearts and mind-
To never be forgotten, to not be left behind.
It was Christmas time-
And the air was filled with rhyme.