For all the rescued animals – and for the ones that could not be saved:

Where were you when the water was rising
Back 5 years ago
Where were you when the floods rushed in?
Were you in the yard,
In your house
Did you have a home that you never left
Did you find a roof to climb on?
Did you run, did you swim, did you hide
Climb a tree, crawl inside
A room or cupboard
Or scramble high on something
Above the rushing water?
Did you live?
Where were you when the water went down
Were your people gone
Were you all alone?
Where were you in the ruined city
Hungry, alone, afraid
Did someone take pity?
Were you on the streets
Were you chained and bound
On the streets alone
Were you lucky enough to be found?
Where are you now
Are you warm, dry and safe
Did your people find you
Did you find a new home to stay
Many miles away?
Is your new life good
Lots of love, lots of food
Do you miss anyone
From that life long ago?
We’ll never know.
We only know we love you now.