Life Threw a Pitbulls Eyes by:John Yurgealitis Jr

You breed me to be strong,
Now you think you were wrong.
I am man's best friend,
Now you want me to meet my end.
I live to protect the ones that I love,
I'm the best of my breed a step above.
I'm as good as you raise me to be,
I was not born evil can't you see.
I come in different shapes, sizes, and colors,
I'm here to serve my master just like all the others.
My master loves me as if one of their own,
When I walk by there side or fetch a bone.
Here is a little history about my kind,
Always keep these facts in the back of your mind.
I lived in the white house with a President named Teddy,
During the 1st World War, I was an American symbol can’t you see.
Sgt. Stubby was the most decorated war dog and this is no lie.
I even lived with the little Rascles once upon a time,
I’ve lived with the brightest man ever known,
Thomas Edison he created the light bulb,
Now that I’ve given you some history about my kind,
Let me get back to what’s been on my mind.
I feel for people, who have been attacked,
But you can't put all the blame on my back.
For I'm a creature put on God's great earth,
No knowledge of love or hate before my birth.
Why do you blame us all for a few bad ones?
Do you hate your children because of a few bad sons?
One day I hope you’ll realize,
For it’s you that has hate in your eyes.
It’s not up to you to wipe out a breed,
For only God has the power to do that deed.
So just remember as I run along,
It’s not my breed, but your perception that’s all wrong.

Reviews

[Tom]

An informative poem in tribute to a regal breed of dog and I totally concur with its message, if a pit bull or any dog for that matter turns on a person and bites them or worse, the owner must take responsibility for the dogs actions !

[Jeremy Baker]

Anything that can lead others to feel compassion for these wonderful animals is a Good Thing.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Great poem. I have to agree with the other reviewers. My uncle has a half-pit that he rescued and she's a cutie.

[Jasmine]

My cousin had a dog that was half pit bull and he was so sweet.

[*~DreamDeamon~*]

I love pits. they are an amazing breed. My favorite breed I thank the person who wrote this. The fact that Pits are so widley hated is ridiculous. The are the bst dogs out there. Great Write!!!

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

I've seen a pitbull bullied by a kitten and not once did he show aggressive behaviour. He was the most softest of dogs and would never harm a fly. Great poem

[TJ]

solid message! I don't have a pit or know anyone who has one but i totally agree with this. it's all about how you raise them

Very nice tribute to one of man's best friend. Not many know the history of the breed. Yes the media is a monster when it comes to this but you have to admit, people are at fault as well. Any dog is only as good as it's owner. Nice job.

[writing mojo]

touching with a pat on the head before the end of this poem takes a bite of you all the way to the soul..good stuff

[Brad]

this is sad, dogs didn't ask to be bred as they are and it is the human master whom should be responsible for their dogs personality. i look at some of these breeds out there that should have never been "engineered. cruelty.