Bridge Between
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
By Diane Morgan
Basset Hound Rescue
In Memory of My Shawn 1974-1988