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-