Abbey Works Retirement Club in Titchfield recently received a talk from a member of our team, one member of their Club, Lin was so inspired by the talk that she kindly wrote us a poem.
HOUNDS FOR HEROES
Allen Parton created this fine charity
training dogs for injured hero’s
A dog would make everyday tasks easy
A dog would be a companion for 10 year's
Helping to calm a hero’s everyday fears
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Imagine what it would be like to adjust
when you lost the use of your limbs
An assistance dog would now become a must
This charity is a great creation
Just to go to the shops or to the ATM
Giving some normality to a nation
Washing in and out of the machine
Posting a letter, putting groceries in a basket
An assistant dog could help them in between
Injured service men and women need to live
A feeling of uselessness they believe
A dog will only help never anything to forgive
So raising money for this cause
with a wonderful group of volunteers
An assistance dog is a saviour with four paws
Hounds for Heroes, you deserve some applause
Donate now to this wonderful cause
Written by Lin Hanney
Lin Hanney is a published poet and composed a poem as she was "inspired by the dedication of the team at Hounds for Heroes Charity and the selflessness they have shown".
Thank you Lin, what a beautiful poem.