The dogs of Mariupol look at us
with questions in their eyes.
with questions in their eyes.
As the bombs fall, they quake
in terror, but can find
no safe place.
The women protectors cannot stop
the bombs; they come non-stop.
But they give food and love,
and reassurance. They say,
"We will not abandon you.
We will not turn away.
We will be your light,
your warmth,
your comfort.
We will not turn away.
We will be your light,
your warmth,
your comfort.
Our fates will rise and fall
together."
together."
On facebook this morning I saw this video about two women in Ukraine who are caring for the terrified abandoned dogs who are victims of the war. They are saving the dogs, and say the dogs are saving them. As dogs do.
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As always, it is the animals who have my heart in these human-caused situations under which they suffer, struggling to survive.
For Carrie at The Sunday Muse
Thank you so much ... for the deep-hitting poem and for the link info.
ReplyDeleteSo very touching, Sherry. You have such a tender heart.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a touching story Sherry, and sad that it’s true. Great recognition piece my friend. 🙂✌🏼❤️
ReplyDeleteSo much suffering but also so much love. I am so glad there are women giving these precious animals comfort. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute poem Sherry. I will definitely check out the link. I am so glad you joined in on this lovely birthday weekend. I am so glad you are in the world my friend! 💖
ReplyDeleteThis touched me. So often animals are left when people have too much on their mind.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!!
There are going to be extra hugs going out around here--this is a beautiful response to horror.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this, Sherry... And happy birthday (belatedly!)
ReplyDeleteYours,
David [ben Alexander]
Compassionate and lovely tribute to animals who usually don't rate a mention in war. Happy Birthday to a very special person !
ReplyDeleteThis one brought a lump at this end. Such a poignant poem!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear, Sherry :)
A moving poem, Sherry. Thanks for bringing into light the plight of dogs in war zones. It's easy to forget that animals suffer too, from these human-caused situations.
ReplyDeleteSadly the less obvious victims of war often go unnoticed. Thank goodness some care. A moving piece indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Sherry. Such dedicated women. Blessings to them on their work and to you for your poem.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good birthday, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteThis poem could only come straight from your heart.
You might be interested to know that I have been trying to adopt a rescue dog, and have been refused for ageism, & the fact that after a 30-min application, you have to set up an appointment with every household member to meet the dog. My husband has dementia, &is unable to go.
Their response was, “No exceptions.”
Happy Birthday belatedly, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteThis poem could only come straight from your heart.
I have been trying to adopt a dog, and have been met with ageism, 30-min application, & they want all family members present to meet dog. With my husband’s dementia, this is not possible.
Their reply was, No Exceptions. (This is from Sara)
Happy belated birthday, Sherry! A dedicated, heartfelt poem. I have been trying to adopt a dog, and ageism came into play. 30-min applications, then a meeting that has to have all family members present. When I told them my husband would not be able to come due to illness, they said, "No Exceptions."
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