Chained

I wish someone would tell me
what it is that I've done wrong,
why I have to stay chained up
and left alone so long.

They seemed so glad to see me
when I came here as a pup,
there were so many things we'd do
while I was growing up.

They couldn't wait to train me
as a companion and a friend,
and told me how I'd never fear
being left alone again.

The children said they'd feed me
and brush me every day,
they'd play with me and walk me
if I could only stay.

But now the family "hasn't time."
they often say I shed,
they do not even want me in the house,
not even to be fed.

The children never walk me,
they always say, "Not now!"
I wish that I could please them,
why won't someone tell me how?

All I had, you see, was love.
How I wish they would explain
why they said they wanted me
then left me on a chain?

Anonymous