Animals Trusting Me

Many animal eyes are watching me,
Hiding behind a little bush or tall tree,
Watching my actions, as I work in the yard,
Knowing, that I'll feed them, for life is so hard!
They gradually creep closer, beginning to know,
That kindness is something, that I'll always show,
Clean water...good food....a chance to survive,
I just want to help them, to stay healthy and alive!
It gives me great pleasure, to watch them each day,
As they come to my door....or when they're at play!
Others criticize and say they're so very destructive,
They just try to survive...so let's be constructive!!
These innocent, little creatures are just trying to live,
They do not attempt to destroy, when I willingly give!
What would WE do, if we were hungry like these?
We'd probably break in and take what we please!
Yes, many, bright, animal eyes are watching me,
Learning how to trust and feeling quite free,
Keeping me company, as I work in my yard,
Knowing that I care, because life is too hard!
They don't try to steal, because I will always share,
I can't just ignore them and pretend not to care!!
These animals are grateful, for the little I do,
Aren't at all like humans, who just can't be true!
They look at me, with great respect and then,
Never bite the hand, that often feeds them!!

Pauline Banning

W2-744-Jul97-D15

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