Second chance

the final turn in life

 

Two hours before an ice storm

a dog thrown out in the cold

his only crime comitted

he had grown so very old

 

Many years at his master's feet

just to end one dreadful day

his master turned to demon

and took him far away

 

Fate sometimes is generous

it takes us by the hand

a second chance is offered

by one who can understand

 

Seemed his days were over

he was laying down to die

but fate would deal another chance

as an old man traveled by

 

The old man had no family

just a cabin and chevy truck

a shining tear on his wrinkled cheek

as he picked the old dog up

 

Fate sometimes is generous

it takes us by the hand

a second chance is offered

by one who can understand

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Carole]

Very touching...You have to wonder who could have the heart to do something like this? I know it does happen. My husband and I picked up a kitten in San Diego that we saw a man toss out of his car in a busy part of town. He became our first pet.

I love your title and the heart in this write. I-for one-am thankful for second chances and third chances, fourth and so on. :-) Very well done!

[Beatrice Boyle (Grandm..]

Heatwarming poem...I can see you are a lover of animals.
They are our true frieinds...never asking for much, but faithful to the end.

Beatrice Boyle (Grandma Bea)

[Wildecat]

Everyone deserves a 2nd chance, this is a tear jerker, wow what a remarkable poem, thanks for sharing.