Whirlwind of tail and paws Golden eyes camouflage hidden treasures of Seasons past Days of brilliant sun and silver snow
Life was free to roam Whenever Wherever You pleased
Hollowed trees and broken porch steps Were your umbrella from hailstorms of humanity
Creeks and abandoned birdbaths quenched your thirst for the good life of open fields and quail and blue tailed skinks While running from loose dogs and eagle eyed predators
Some people have said your hunger for something wild Will never be satisfied now Because someone thought it was more humane to Rescue you from the unknown dangers that lurked behind, under, and above the natural elements
One day you appeared at dusk and again at dawn on the doorstep of One who needed to be needed One who was eager to give you scraps and a Warm blanket for the winter nights One who made you feel comfortable and secure
Christened with a name that echos your Sunny persona You spend your weighty days Slightly rotund Happy to eat prepackaged meals Reconciled to the fact you are safe
Watching your other life pass by from your windowed perch You are content Knowing on the inside You are free Because long ago Your spirit captured the sun
Watermelon Walk 