You
make me smile
In the middle of a hard day,
with all the problems around me,
All I have to do is think of you,
and you make me smile.
I keep your pictures,
on the wall behind me all day.
So that I never am
without a smile.
When I get home,
at the end of a hard day.
I open the door,
how can I not smile.
I feel so guilty for not
spending more time with you.
I hug you and you lay on me
and make me smile.
Just when I am beyond hope,
and things are not going well.
All I have to do is look at you,
and you make me smile.
When I am working hard,
and feel as though I will never get done.
All I have to do is look up,
and you make me smile.
I get so tired sometimes,
and lay down for a nap, I beg you to let me rest.
Suddenly your nose is on mine,
I can't help but to smile.
Just when I feel I have no smiles,
for anyone.
You nudge my hand so tenderly,
I can't help but to smile.
There are times,
when you just lay and rest.
I can't help but to think how lucky I am,
and I do smile.
I could never have done anything,
in my life so good as to deserve you.
But somehow you are here,
just being given your gift makes me smile.
Donna Vozenilek
Rescue Dogs Bill of Rights
The right to be loved
The right to be cared for
The right to play ball
The right to chew woobies
The right to smooch your human
The right to feel secure
The right to be fed regularly
The right to be comfortable
The right to be safe
The right to live indoors
The right to be groomed regularly
The right to fresh water always
The right to get ear and belly rubs
The right to have a human fussing over you
The right to have your human whisper in your ear
The right to have your human tell you how handsome/pretty you are
Last and most important
The right to finally BE HOME
Welcome HOME BEN!!!!
Donna Vozenilek
Dedicated to those that rescue - a look from the other side....
He woke with a start
could not figure out where he was
Why am I warm, why am I safe,
why is the world suddenly soft
Oh yes, the lady that talks so sweet
she rubs my ears and cooches my belly
I like it here
wonder if she'll send me back
It is quiet but I can hear life about me
it is a calm, safe feeling
One I have never known
but have dreamt of
I have only been here a day
wonder if they'll let me stay
Maybe if I'm good and sweet
they won't put me on the street
I'm so confused
the lady talks so nice all the time
I got my own dinner last night
with out a fight
I hear some noise
wonder if she'll send me back
She is calling my name
how sweet she sounds
I am here right here
waiting for my ear rub
Better wag my tail
let her know I like her a lot
There she is she is so soft
wonder if she'll let me stay
Time to got she says
better not do it on the floor
Out side with all the others
they seem happy here too
I hope she lets me stay
Wow food again
and all my own
She just rubbed my head
and said 'what a good boy'
Me a good boy
wow me a good boy
Oh that smile of hers
hope she lets me stay
Looks like play time
hey I can play too
She is laughing
I remember that sound
They used to do that when
I was little and they liked me
You know the other people
then they just stopped laughing
Please don't make me go back
She is on the phone
thought I heard my name
She is looking at me
she is smiling
Better get over there and
Get one of those ear rubs
She is talking about me
Please don't make me go back
Still talking about me
Wonder what she meant
She said 'looks like a keeper to me'
I hope she'll let me stay
I was never allowed to give kisses
wonder what she would do
Think I'll try
Oh my, she's got tears in her eyes
Oh what have I done
A big hug, maybe she'll let me stay
She said I'm home now
talks to me a lot, real nice
Wow, what a day and
it's only just begun
Imagine having many days
like this all together
Oh, Please let me stay
Thanks to all the rescues for all you do.
Donna Vozenilek
In honor of all those we have not saved yet:
We just have not found you yet
We are looking
We know you are there
Please hold on sad eyes
There are so many of you
Those that have been abused
Those that have been neglected
Please hold on sad eyes
We want to help you all
We just have not found you yet
We look for you around every corner
Please hold on sad eyes
We want to make you smile
We want to take away the hurt
We want to see you play again
Please hold on sad eyes
We have seen the cruelty
We have seen the ugly
We have seen your pain
Please hold on sad eyes
Once we find you
We will love you
We will hurt for you
Please hold on sad eyes
You may fear us
For you have never been hugged
We will not hurt you ever
Please hold on sad eyes
We will heal your wounds
We will heal your heart
We will love you finally
Please hold on sad eyes
Sad eyes if you get weak
and you can't hold on any longer
Please wait for us at the bridge
You will know us right away
We will know you
For we have been looking for you
And you will finally be
loved as you were born to be.
Donna Vozenilek
Stages of my Golden's life
When you were 8 weeks --
You were just a round ball of golden fur. How I laughed at your antics and sighed at your curiosity. You were warm and fuzzy and I loved it when you fell asleep in my arms.
When you were 6 months old --
Oh, those long legs, you looked like an awkward pre-teen. You started to show how gorgeous you were going to be. Head held high you went from cute to beautiful in a day it seems. You still slept in my arms and it still felt good.
In no time at all I realized you were 2 years old --
Wow, it was just yesterday I brought you through the door for the first time. How lovely you have become. I watch you running in the sun. You just glisten in the rays. I actually stopped breathing for the wonder of it all. What a gate you have. Maybe I should have shown you what a marvelous animal. You are mine and I am proud and happy.
Time rolls on, we go to the vet for an annual exam and she says, hum 7 years old about mid-life --
my head snaps up as in I only have 7 short years left to enjoy you. Can't be true I have not had you 7 years. It was only yesterday that I carried you through the door. Although I am happy you are healthy I am a little sad by the realization that someday you won't be by my side. Who will I lean on then? Oh, my dear friend we have so much living to do together in such a short amount of time.
You hit the big 10 --
I know I am blessed to have you, I can still remember the day I saw the first white hair on your snout. I cried NO, it's too soon for that. It can't possibly be age, your too young. Now you have hundreds and you are more beautiful than you ever were. You move a little slower and there is a serenity in that. Instead of chasing and barking at the rabbits you coexist with them. Oh, my best friend you still look gorgeous in the sunlight. Your Gold still sparkles and you still sleep in my arms.
In the winter of your life I look at you with love that only two friends that have lived together for years and know each other so well can know. If I get to the bridge first I will wait for you and you for me. But we will see each other again a bond like this is never forgotten my Glowing Gold friend. You make sunlight dance and rain turns into shimmering diamonds. Thank you for sharing your life your miracles your wisdom and most of all your love with me.
Donna Vozenilek