A CRY FROM A LONELY DOG

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

 

They seemed glad to have me when I came here as a pup. 
There were many things we'd do when I was growing up.

 

The master said he'd train me as a companion and a friend. 
The mistress said she'd never fear to be alone again.

 

The children said they'd feed me and brush me every day. 
They'd play with me and walk me, if only I could 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 walk me, they always say "not now". 
I wish that I could please them, won't someone tell me how?

 

All I had you see is love, I wish they would explain. 
Why they said they wanted mine and left it on a chain?

 

~ Author Unknown ~