Alone Again

Alone Again

I wish someone would tell me
what it is that I've done wrong.
Why I have to stay chained up
and left alone so long.

They seemed so glad to have one
when I came here as a pup.
There were so many things we'd do
while I was growing up.

They couldn't wait to train me
as a companion and a friend.
And told me how they'd never fear
being left alone again.

The children said they'd feed me
and brush me everyday.
They'd play with me and walk me,
if only I could stay.

But now the Family "Hasn't Time";
they say I often shed.
They do not want me in the house
not even to be fed.

The children never walk me,
they always say "Not Now!"
I wish that I could please them;
won't someone tell me how?

All I had, you see, was love;
I wish they would explain.
Why they said they wanted me,
then left me on a chain!!!

-Author Unknown

Garner