Does anybody care?

[frenchmare]

Its was so hot my legs were weak, strength failing
But I knew I must keep going, struggle to stand
I have life inside of me, “yes I am a pregnant mare”
“Is anybody out there, does anybody care”?

I couldn’t move, so many others crowded round
Some weaker than me, but we are all the same
Eyes sad and, hearts though they beat…they are dead
“Is anybody out there, does anybody care”?

Some fell to the floor, never to get up again
The sound of the screaming and dying …everywhere
Fear and confusion coursed through all our veins
“Is anybody out there, does anybody care”?

Then to green fields, but still no comfort.. we all know our fate
For we are to be fattened and killed… for those who wish to eat
Will my baby feel the sun.. or will it die inside of me?
“Is anybody out there, does anybody care”?

On to the lorry again, chased and beaten with sticks
We try not to go, for we know what lies at the end
It’s not death we fear, but the way that it comes
“Is anybody out there, does anybody care”?

We stopped for water, we rested in stables and fields
People came and stroked us, they shed tears for us
Love and compassion, a glimmer of hope…
“Could someone be out there, could somebody care”?

At last the journey ended, we found ourselves in a strange land
People came again and cried, words we couldn’t understand
But somehow we know, by gentle touch and soothing voice
“Somebody IS out there, Somebody cares”

[jl]

aww thats spot on, did you write it? can i put that on the website? xx www.equinesection.com

[tag13]

Oh god now i'm crying again!

Thats so touching

[Lucy]

Thanks, can we put this everywhere??? Me too, tears again.
That with photos and an article, I'm sure EVERY horsy magazine will run it.
Could I look at trying to translate it and do a poster/leaflet type thing for France?

[jl]

We should take up crying as a hobby, wed be rich xx

[debutante]

yep im another cryer only thing is i had to read it a few times as it was hard to make the words out through the tears!! that is so lovley and lie lisa said spot on! x

[melissa]

that is so touching and well written......

[emy]

Thats wonderful,I am in tears too.Very touching and should be read by more

[sarahfox]

very moving,frenchmare.How about putting it with pics of Rose?

[morse98]

OMG, so very very moving and I'm also crying yet again! How can one person hold so many tears I thought I would have been out of them after the last two weeks!!!

Frenchmare, that is so fantastic!!!!!!!

[frenchmare]

Good Evening..a table for two..by the niche at the fire
Certainly..I’ll take your coats … seat you over there
A drink to quench your thirst…whilst the menu you peruse
I can recommend a horse steak… medium, well done, rare
We can do you one so tender… from a foal of seven months
Or one of succulent sweetness… from a heavy in foal mare
Perhaps you want it well done… from any age or breed
We aim to give you pleasure… fulfil your stomachs needs
It’s seasoned with suffering… flavoured generously with fear
A liberal sprinkling of cruelty…2007 is this really the year?
Don’t spoil your meal by thinking…of the suffering endured
This is what they’re bred for…and don't you need to eat?
No matter abuse so barbaric… you like the taste of their meat
Beaten and treated so cruelly… savour the flesh so sweet
Ignore the screaming and dying…your appetite it may not last
Think not of a modern day holocaust…those times surely have passed

[tag13]

Can we send it to Mr Ramsey???

[tia]

I'm very touched - think I'll print that one off.

[morse98]

Frenchmare, yet another fantastic poem! am crying again!! You are so clever with words you should have these published!

I agree with tag13 Can we please send this and some piccies to flippin Gordon Ramsey!

[jl]

Frenchmare, Just to update you also thank you for the use of the material. feel free to ad to these, if it wakes people up you carry on. I hope this is ok. www.equinesection.com/doesanybodycare.htm

and also on the home page
www.equinesection.com/doesanybodycare.htm
I have permission to use ILPH Images for this.