Hello everyone! It’s been a while that I don’t even know who this post is even reaching. Old followers/fellow bloggers or maybe new followers/fellow bloggers. Regardless, thanks for stopping by my blog which I hope to keep going regardless of how often I write.
It’s also been a while since I’ve written a poem. I wrote the following one because for a cat that has always been so healthy, this has been a tough year for us and having a senior pet is certainly a challenge…
Animals awaken a part of your soul Empathy for all life, a bond like no other Sweet Cino you are my baby And I know to you, I am your mother
You bring a joy that can’t be explained When the world has me at wits end You always remind me to take a breath Sweet girl you are my forever best friend
This is not the end, we still have time Although we never know how much Every minute with you is so precious Every cuddle, every meow, every touch
At 19+ years you are not the same The sweet girl I know is slipping away But by your side, together til the end Dear God, please help me through these days
Back in 2020 I wrote the poem I will be sharing in this post. Although it pertained to some different circumstances, it is still very fitting today. I could have edited it and put in new words to go with the current year but I didn’t think it really mattered. The message is still the same.
You may already know about this, but I recently learned about the death of a young woman who had her own animal rescue, with a focus on foxes. I never heard of her or her rescue until I learned of her death. But now, her story is popping up everywhere. Her death was by suicide and it is said it was due to online bullying that just became too much to bear (she also struggled with mental illness).
My main mission has always been to bring awareness to others feelings, obviously with the focus on animals as feeling beings too. All that takes is some kindness. Animal advocacy and rescue work of any kind is mentally and emotionally exhausting. Add bullying to that and well…here we are. That being said, I think there is nothing wrong with researching rescues and even visiting them to find out if they are an organization you want to support. And by all means if they are not actually helping animals but instead harming them or just in it to make a profit, then yes maybe even take some action to change that and help the animals. Sometimes that may entail exposing them online to make others aware. But I don’t see how bullying and being down right cruel is necessary. *Note: I am not in any way saying Save A Fox was doing anything wrong. As I mentioned, I never even heard of them until I heard of Mikayla’s passing.
Here is the poem I mentioned I would share.
LET ALL OF THE HATRED BE DONE
There has been so much happening It has all been so very maddening I blame you, you blame me, we blame them Rather than love, it’s been easier to condemn Yes, this year has been a tough one Everyone is surely glad to see it done But when the mask comes off what will we see? Will our mouths be cursing because we can’t agree? We teach kids to not speak unless it’s something nice Well maybe we should be taking our own advice While nothing wrong with trying to make a change It must be done without the hatred exchange When we realize there is no them vs. us When instead of fight we can be open to discuss We might actually gain a new perspective This is when true change will be effective So when we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 Also let the hatred we’ve been harboring be done
I came to write this poem as a way for me to get out some of the frustration I am having lately. There are way too many abuse cases out there to these innocent beings. I kept the poem on the lighter side to convey some of the pain animals are in because of US humans. But the truth is it is so much worse than this poem. I am going to spare you the awful things I have heard about lately that people are doing or have done to animals. But I really want you to not have your head in the sand and be well aware that these things go on and they will not change without us. If you don’t know what to do I can give you one thing. Teach any child in your life to be kind to all animals. It starts there. They are our and the animal’s future.
Let’s look at what a mom does. They care for their child by making sure they have a roof over their head. That they have food and water. They care for them when they are sick. They protect them. They love them! Well…..this sounds just like what a pet mom does too!
You feed them when they’re hungry Make sure they have water in their dish That they have lots of toys to play with And almost anything they wish
Taking care of them when they’re sick Always making sure they’re alright You may not have given birth to them But you knew they were yours at first sight
You care for them on a daily basis For their whole life this is what you do If you have a pet, you’re a mom So Happy Mothers Day to you too!
copyright LeeAnn Johnston/Animals Are Feeling Beings Too
Happy Sunday and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the human and pet moms! 🐱🐶🐰🐭
Over this past week my friend’s dog, Dakota, celebrated his 15th birthday while someone at work had to say goodbye to their dog, Niko. This got me thinking about how important it is that we see how all life matters. Dakota is not just a dog, but a part of my friend’s family and worthy to be celebrated! Niko was not just a dog, but a part of my co-worker’s family and worthy of a time of mourning and remembrance.
I wrote the following poem thinking about these two precious lives. Photos are included of each of them. (Dakota’s mom is a professional photographer).
A pet is not just a pet But one of the best friends you’ll ever get Your comforter, therapist, friend, & baby A pet is so many things including family
They are worthy to be celebrated in a big way To throw a huge party for on their birthday Decorations, friends, photos, and cake These are special memories that we make
It’s Sunday! Time to kick back & relax and seriously you all we need to pray. Turning on each other is not the answer.
There is just too much going on in the world (in our country) to even try to fully write about right now.
There is hate, there is violence, there is illness, there is financial worry, and so much more. Aside of these recent global and local battles there has always been abuse. Abuse of animals and abuse of people. I’m afraid with all of the stresses these days this has most likely heightened. So many different challenges people are going through. Just this past week I have heard of two people committing suicide (too close to home). This is one thing that deeply breaks my heart. Thinking that someone felt that much despair that they saw no way out and chose to end their life is such an absolute heartbreaking thing.
A world with no more hate For that day we can hardly wait Until then love is what we’ll portray And on our knees we’ll continue to pray
Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 