Blossom

It's warm out in this little pen they've placed me in tonight
But deep inside my heart is cold, I'm shaking, full of fright
I miss my mom and daddy, too, they are my family
What awful sin did I inflict that they got rid of me

Are you happy, now I'm gone?  Is it a big relief
Or like me, does you poor heart ache, and are you filled with grief
I can't think what I might have done to warrant being sent
From my loving home of eight long years, I know I never meant

To harm a soul,  I never could, but maybe I was cross
With the grandkids, after they moved in and I was feeling lost
And starving cause the doctor said to cut me back on feed
But never told you when to stop, I was hungry and in need

I heard them say a word that sounds a lot like paradise
I wonder what it means, they said you tried to euthanize
Me, would I like it?  Do you think they'll do it, too?
I wonder what I'm missing, is it something I am due?

Did you know we cry real tears, feel sad and know of joy
Forgive me Dad, I never meant to madden and annoy
I'm scared to be alone out here, I need some company
I'm used to being in the house and having you with me

The lady said you'll send the funds to help pay for my care
I hope that I 'm not here too long, I know you need me there
You still have dogs and though they're nice, they bark and harbor fleas
I'm praying that this stay is short, you'll come and get me, please?

I'm fearful of the morning and wonder what I'll see
Will all the other pigs be nice, or will they pick on me
This night is never ending and my heart is filled with sorrow
And I'm terrified of what bad things might come to me tomorrow

The lady here is nice, she came and held me for awhile
But Mom, I'm oh, so lonely and I cannot find my smile
Please don't forget me, now I'm gone, Oh God, I am in pain
And wonder if I'll ever see my family again

copyright Margaret Timms 2003