The story of Dorothy – a dog that had been horribly abused, rehabilitated and found a forever home – had me thinking about our human condition. We bring baggage from the past into every situation but most significantly into relationships. Are we giving ourselves time to heal, be rehabilitated so we can find our “forever” love homes? Maybe we should come with a warning. To learn more about Dorothy and support the work of the Michigan Humane Society follow this link  www.michiganhumane.org/Dorothy

JUNK YARD LOVE (for Dorothy)

You ready for this

Ready for this love of mine

It’s a hard love

Cuz I’ve been loved

Like a junk yard dog

I watched over and protected

For scraps thrown over the fence

I’ve done tricks to amuse

Was told to sit and stay

They just laughed

Turned and walked away

 My warm, fuzzy cuteness

Rarely nurtured,

Best suppressed

 I growl and snarl

Bristle and bark

I’ll sniff your hand

Then pull way back

But like a junk yard dog

I’m loyal and true

A ride or die woman

Giving my heart to only you

I’m walking that tightrope

Unsure if I’m right or wrong

Victim or perpetrator

Looking for someone

Trying to just hold on

I come with lots of baggage

Really wish it weren’t so

But I got kicked more than petted

Thought you ought to know

Just giving you fair warning

And so I’ll ask again

Are you ready for this love?

A real love that’s hard but true

Cuz I’ve been loved like a junk yard dog

Once I sink my teeth in you

Just saying – I’m all in