The first we saw your face-
...so sad...
...so stressed...
...so pensive...
...and so forlorn...
huddled beneath a desk,
the office cramped.
A plea for a foster,
if not an adopter,
someone to take this poor soul home.
*
Found on the streets
wandering lost
(who knows how long)
...too thin...
...too quiet...
...too sick...
...and too tired...
*
But we knew in our hearts
that our home would be yours.
We brought you home
...to heal...
...to love...
...to cherish...
...and to spoil...
until you would be happy
and so would we,
our hearts complete...
with you now a part of our family.
ABOUT KONA:
My boyfriend and I adopted Kona from the local humane society when he was picked up as a stray. Since then he has recovered from heartworms and gotten a clean bill of health from the vet. He's also made friends with many of the neighbors whom he loves to stop to see on his many walks every day, especially those at the care home. He's truly been a blessing to us and has made our fur-baby family complete.
About the Creator
Krysha Thayer
Welcome to my little corner of Vocal! I've been a copywriter for many years after earning my BA in English and Creative Writing. I'm now back to the fun stuff, enjoing short fiction and poetry. You can find me on Facebook!
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Comments (7)
Krysha, I have three, and one's adopted, so I understand the sentiment all too well. This was a beauty. And they do bring smiles, don't they?
He is beautiful! I'm so glad you brought him into your lives.
We picked our first dopg from a pound, and fell in love the moment we saw her. Yet now she is gone I cannot fathom having another dog. This is beautifully written
What a cutie ☺
This is so beautiful. Your words capture Kona’s journey from lost and weary to loved and cherished so perfectly.
Kona is the best pupper ever!! You both have hearts of gold for making him your chosen family 🥹 Thank you for sharing your golden boy with me and others - it’s a gift!
Ohh that’s a good baby right there! Those that we rescue off the streets always end up the closest to our hearts