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Prisoner In Hell

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Sunday, November 9, 2008


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Another Memory Unleashed,

As I Just Finished Reading

A.D. Member Jasmin E.P. Seiler’s

Heartfelt Poem About Puppy Mills,

‘Hell On The Back Forty.’

 

There Are Far Too Many

Of These Prisoners In Hell,

All Across North America.

 

Both Male and Female Dogs,

That are Horrendously Used

As ‘Breeder Studs and Bitches’

Solely For Their Owner’s Profit.

 

 

 

He was born in a dark, vile, basement

A little over five horrendous years past

He had never even seen the light of day

It seemed that his hell would forever last

 

He had never received anyone’s attention

His days and nights were filled with fear

He had never even been allowed to play

His horrendous plight brought me to tears

 

He was finally rescued just a few weeks ago

Along with several other sad prisoners in hell

A group of very hardworking animal advocates

Diligently kept working so here he wouldn’t dwell

 

I was soon asked to help transport him

To his new adoptive home in Cleveland

I readily accepted this very simple task

Since Rodney was a soul extremely grand

 

My own loving mutts accompanied me

On our new journey to the state of Ohio

It was such a joy to watch all of them now

As they romped, and bonded, and played so

 

Rodney, the former dark cell inmate prisoner

Kept sticking his furry head out the window

He was finally joyous, after five long years

The cool fresh air truly made his heart glow

 

And this road trip happily ended in satisfaction and joy

As I soon watched Rodney meeting his new human friend

The instant bonding and the love, in both sets of their eyes

Meant that Rodney’s hell, had now finally come to an end

 

 

The Only Way To Stop This Hell,

Is To Adopt Pets From Shelters,

Not Buy Them From Breeders,

And Pet Stores, and Internet Ads.

 

If You Know Anyone At All,

Who Is Planning To Purchase

 A New Dog or A New Puppy,

Please Tell Them About Rodney’s Hell.

 

Don’t Shop – Adopt.

 

 

©2008, Mr. Ed

 

 
 


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Reviewed on November 19, 2008
Ed, thank you for this piece. I really felt good about Rodney. You, my friend, are indeed blessed to have been given the opportunity to do some good for our animal friends.

Sincerely,
Regino

Reviewed by Alexandra Midnight (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2008
Puppy mills are a horrible thing. I dont understand how anyone could that with out having their conscience intervein. Great write.
AM

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
Absolutely heartbreaking.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 11, 2008
Yep, the only way to go is to adopt, as you get the best doggies that way, just like Rufuz...ed

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on November 10, 2008
It is all soooo soooo sick and sad for these dogs to be treated like this for money...thank God there is finally some awareness about puppy mills...billboards, Oprah etc. the sick part is,,, they are still getting away with it...we must end this HELL!!!!! :( tears

Reviewed by Dee C.
Reviewed on November 10, 2008
So very very sad!!!
I adopted a pound dog just days before he was to be put down. Through his sad eyes I could see into his soul of pain. I later found that he had been used as a fight dog for pit bulls to pratice on. When clipped for the summer, we found hundreds of scars from all the bits he received. This is the perfect dog, kind and attentive, not at all aggressive in any way...through all horrors he had to endure he managed to keep his true self.
Many puppy mills are finally getting shut down...as well as finding the fighting rings...these people, really monsters, are finally getting their just desserts. It's just not happening fast enough!!
Thanks for writting this!!!!
Dee

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Rodney was one of the fortunate ones to have been afforded a good home. Such a shame that these puppy mills still exist, yet there seem to be so many atrocities today. Will definitely pass this one along to everyone I know, great write...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
You had me in tears with this one Ed!
I pray your plea will be heard by many
I know I shall pass this message on to
everyyone I know!

ps all by myself midi really got to me;-)

love,
tiger lily

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Come the day when the people torturing GOD's creatures pay up. Thank you for this message.
CarolHawks

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Excellent message here...if only we would all follow through now, blessings, Love Holly

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
such a touching story--we will do well to all get this message out

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Oh Ed this tears my heart out, do these people have no hearts. It is like running a prostitution house with innocent little children to treat these animals like this. Animals have feelings and deserve to be loved and treated with respect. Thank you Ed for always caring.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Heartbreaking, absolutely heartrending! Keep on speaking out for our animal friends!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
excellent, timely and powerful, now if only the ones who need to read it; will

Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Such a sad reality. You think as Americans we would be past this now especially with dogs which we call our "best friend". We need to be their's by not breeding recklessly. Luckily I have NEVER and NEVER will "buy" a pet. This one was SO LUCKY that he find a friend and had your help to get him there. Keep of the good work of liberating our animal friends. Maybe someday we'll win for all...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Tore my heart out again. Iread Jasmin's poem yesterday and now yours today. Liz

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Ed,

One well-written poem . . . thanks for always sharing your talent!


Best regards,

Lance

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Ed,

A wonderful write, and you are such a beautiful person to help these poor defenseless animals. I have and have had throughout my life shelter animals, and they are wonderful companions.

Mary

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
...and there's Christmas...again...it pains me the puppies we are going to find abandoned coming February and March...

Georg


Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Once I watched a dog on The Dog Whisperer show that a lady adopted a dog from a lab, the dog was terrified of human, terrified of even coming out from his cage, and was afraid to give human any eye contacts!!! What a sad life it has led. The kind lady felt sotry for the dog and rescued him from the lab.

Luckily for the dog, the lady called up Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, so they could both correct the dog's insecurity about humans.

What a horrendous life it must have been in the lab, to be taken out just for the purposes of the test, and not to have walks and loving care by the lab handlers!!!

Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
You remind me of a black lab we had. She finally died of old age but she brought my with, the kids and myself much joy. We found her at the spca. There she set pleading. I couldn't walk away.
I'm glad I didn't.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
You supported a soul in need of life. Heartbreaking in the beginning and heartwarming in the end. A marvelous poem

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Ed as you know I breed Toy Poodles, they are my babies, my family members. The thought of puppy mills sickens me to my soul. I cannot say never buy a puppy from a breeder, but I can say do your research, get references, tour the place the dogs are raised. If you buy make sure it's from a responsible and loving breeder who doesn't have more dogs than they can love and take care of.

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Thank God the almighty for treasured souls like you my friend, and I am proud to call you that, Bless You! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Great story and well written to boot with a genuine message to pass along to all.

Fee

Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Ed,

I didn't realize ... how awful! Plenty of dogs and cats in shelters that need/want a loving home ... thanks for this powerful one. Well written.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on November 9, 2008
Beautifully expressed, Ed. "Don’t Shop – Adopt" -- Perfect!!!

I will be sharing this with an Arizona friend who is an activist against the pet-mills.

You need to get this one published, Ed, for sure, where a wide range of animal advocates can see it.

Ted


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