Beyond The Porch Door

Beyond the porch door is freedom

Freedom from the cage where I live

But beyond the porch door is the loss of warm cuddles, 

Plenty of pats and never ending love

Beyond the porch door are new creatures to meet

But beyond the porch door are hawks and bears

 Looking for a treat like me

Beyond the porch door is the green grassy meadows 

And the sparkling blue lakes

But beyond the porch door is the struggle for food and water

Beyond the porch door is different and exciting

But beyond the porch door isn’t me

Within the porch door is me

Happy as can be

Within the porch door is love, 

Safety,

And all freedom I need

Within the porch door is Kaleigh

 With warm snuggles for me

Within the porch door is special food and water just for me

Within the porch door lies adventures waiting to be sniffed out

With a hip and a hop

One by one they reveal themselves 

Within the porch door is me

But you’ll have to wait and see

If beyond the porch door

Is the way that you are meant to be 

All I know is

It just is not me.