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Murdering Man's Best Friend

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

Monday, July 25, 2011


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“Life is Life - whether in a cat, a dog, or a man.  There is no difference; 

 The idea of difference is a human conception, for man's own advantage.”

 

Sri Aurobindo

 

As I very sadly head out this hot morning

To trap another terrified, homeless, canine

I ponder, what is happening now to our nation

So many of us, no longer consider all life, divine

 

So many Congressmen, are now extremely determined

To kill off, all of America’s remaining wolves and bears

And today, many city officials, all across our vast nation

Want to hire contractors, to hunt down, every dog out there

 

Our horrendous economy today, is not the fault of Man’s Best Friend

Yet, thousands of canines have been abandoned, to fend for themselves

Far too many of them, are now wandering the streets, hopelessly all alone

While attempting to somehow survive one more day, in this man-made hell

 

And, what is the modern day solution now being proposed, all across America

“We will hire professional hunters, to shoot all of these dangerous strays down!”

Our nation’s numerous sage ‘leaders’ in towns like Fayetteville, North Carolina

Want to pay thousands of dollars, to exterminators, to murder every dog around

 

As I very sadly head out this hot morning,

To trap another terrified, homeless, canine;

I ponder, what is happening now to our nation,

So many of us, no longer consider all life, divine.

 

If you still care at all, about the lives of your pets,

I suggest that you safeguard them, like never before;

These horrendous ‘Murder Solutions’ are increasing,

One day soon, Dog Hunters, may be outside your door.

 

And if you refuse to believe this could happen near you,

Take a trip to any animal shelter, in your very own town;

They are all overflowing, with abandoned, homeless, canines,

And, not nearly enough compassionate adopters, can be found.

 

-Help Us Save a Life; Adopt a Homeless Dog-

 

 

©The Horridly Inhumane Dog Days of 2011, Mr. Ed
 


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Reviewed on July 26, 2011
Murder is no solution to economic problems. It is a crime. Thanks dear Ed.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
Damn Ed, this is hard to read! When are people going to realize,God created animals, all of them. We are all part of His creation,so if you can kill them you can kill one of us too! Just like that polar bear in Alaska, he was in his own territory,and living the life God had given him to live. Can't people get that through their heads! I get so damn mad at humanity,for their lack of understanding!

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
Sobbing at the picture,
I hugged and kissed all six
of my four legged children!
Wishing I could take in more!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
The world is not the same as it was 40 years ago and at the rate this country is faltering, I doubt that it ever will be. We have a serious drought here in TX and the animals are coming out everywhere, looking for food and drink. But, to kill them by hired thugs is unthinkable! Thank you for speaking out about this atrocity, Ed.

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
Yes, Ed, this is where we've gone..
to hell.

John

Reviewed by Alexandra Midnight (Reader)
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
I so wish that picture is not actually real, that's just heartbreaking. Great job.
AM

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
I DID NOT like that picture...e

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
So deeply heartbreaking and sad, Ed.
You stir compassion in your readers and a call to action!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed on July 25, 2011
How can we do this .... this .... this EVIL atrocity?? What did that poor dog could have possibly done to end up like this?? It's UNCALLED for!! WE are the MONSTERS, NOT them! Shattering write; it's a wonder God can even LOVE us when he sees us being so stupid!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :( +Tears, tears. tears!+

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
This is deeply disturbing, Ed! How can such things be happening in our "civilized" society? I'm so much happier around animals than humans and this feeling gets stronger every day! Is it any wonder? Thanks for keeping us informed....

Anna

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on July 25, 2011
powerful, timely message


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