I wish someone would tell me what is it that
I've done wrong.
Why do I have to stay outside in the rain
and be left alone so long?
They seemed so glad to have me when I came
here as a kitten.
There were so many things we'd do
while I was growing up.
The Master said he'd love me as a companion
and a friend.
The Mistress said she'd never fear to be
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
would only stay.
But now the Master hasn't time,
the Mistress says I shed.
She doesn't want me in the house, not
even to be fed.
The Children never pet me; they always say,
"Not now"
I wish that I could please them.
Won't someone tell me how?
All I had, you see, was love.
I wish they would explain
Why they said they wanted mine,
And then left it outside in the rain.
Author: Jodi Riker
