For the dogs lost in the Manchester dogs home fire

For all the dogs who died last night,

I hope your fear and pain.

Your days of empty loneliness,

haven’t been in vain.

I hope you’re somewhere filled with love,

I hope you’re having fun,

I hope you’re chasing rabbits

In a meadow bathed in sun

I hope you’re digging in the sand

and chasing frothy sea,

I hope that every other night,

It’s sausages for tea.

I hope you have a crunchy bone,

for breakfast everyday.

I hope that every ache and pain

is gently kissed away

I hope at night you have friend

so you can snuggle in,

whether they’ve got fur or wool

or funny naked skin.

Most of all , I hope you’re plight

has helped the people know

that lots of lonely dogs and cats

still have no place to go.

I hope that all the dogs this day

still frightened and alone

will find a special place to stay

A place they can call home.