From a Rescue Dog to its Foster Mom

You tended to my physical needs,

At the same time sowing seeds 

of trust in me for you

You ran your hands up and down me

Stroking , oh , so very softly

Yet I knew I was always free

to simply walk away

The seeds you planted continued to grow

In our time together you let me know that

I was safe from harm

At first I was so terribly weak.

Now I’m very shiny and sleek

from all your loving care

Now the day has come, you say.

Time for me to go away

with my new family

One last hug and a bright smile,

Your beloved voice telling me all the while 

how happy I will be

But my sharp little ears

Detect the sound of restrained tears as

you say goodbye

You’ve done your job very well.

For this family, I can tell

is perfect, just for me

Living with them I will be fine,

but think of me from time to time

and smile, knowing I am loved

And I will love them with all my heart.

All, except that little part that will

 always belong to you.

By Jodi Marcus 2002