"I Never Knew" 

I never knew how bad it was.
I was appalled at this crime. The only
one that robbed animals of special time.

I never knew how bad it hurt_the bruises
and scars aren't seen I think that's the
reason why good dogs turn mean.

I never knew how you felt your self-esteem
so low I only knew you ran away and
never let your feelings show.

I never knew what I could do or that I
could help some way. That all you needed was
a friend or a nice place to stay.

But now I know that I can help
I can make a difference, too.
I will love you and feed you so
the rest can say
I never knew.