POEM - I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER by Annette King Tucker

 Sent by: Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN)
 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:50 PM

 Please do read this as there is some beautiful word in it, it’s not long
 To my beautiful animal rescuer friends . . .

I AM AN ANIMAL RESCUER

 My job is to assist God's creatures
 I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
 I take in new family members without plan, thought or selection
 I have bought dog food with my last dime
 I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
 I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
 I have fallen in love a thousand times
 and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body
 I have Animal Friends and friends who have Animal Friends
 I don't often use the word "pet"
 I notice those lost at the road side
 And my heart aches
 I will hand raise a field mouse
 And make friends with a vulture
 I know of no creature unworthy of my time
 I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
 But I believe there are!
 Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
 We may be master of the animals,
 But the animals have mastered themselves
 Something people still haven't learned
 War and abuse make me hurt for the world
 But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for humankind
 We are a quiet but determined army
 And making a difference every day
 There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
 Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
 No higher recognition than watching them thrive
 There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
 who only days ago, was too weak to eat
 I am an Animal Rescuer
 My work is never done
 My home is never quiet
 My wallet is always empty
 But my heart is always full
 In the game of life, I have already won!

 © Annette King Tucker

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