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sparkle of life has long since left my tired eyes
Years of neglect have brought me here A steel hand is all that I have felt The bang of an auction gavel has sealed my fate The huge steel truck stands before me But a golden ray of sunshine comes before me A soft voice whispers in my drooping ears A gentle hand touches my tired withers Although I flinch, I do not feel the sting of a whip Calming words and soothing voice ease my fears A halter and lead rope are gently placed on me Another trailer stands before me now I am urged to go inside I struggle with fear and pull back hard on the rope Awaiting harsh words and whip lashes, I pull harder But no harsh words hurt my ears No sting from the whip piercing my skin I only hear more gentle, soothing words With fear and trepidation, I step into the trailer My entire body quivers in fear A huge mound of fresh, green hay awaits me At my destination, I am gently led into an enormous stall With deep, soft bedding A trough of clear, cool water to drink from A feed tub of fresh grain awaits me I peek out my stall door to a pasture of lush, green grass I wonder to myself, "Is this the Rainbow Bridge?" The horse in the stall next to me nickers, "No, it's an equine rescue". Dana R. Hendrix contributed by Cindy |
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