"One More Chance" They brought me here just a month ago. They said this would be my 'forever home'. My humans said they'd take care of me And that I would always get to roam free. I loved to do all those 'ferret-y' things Like stealing car keys and diamond rings. I chewed her new designer shoes; I hid his socks and his wallet too. They to me I'd been really bad; When I soiled that new carpet that they had. They grabbed me and shoved me into this cage And screamed at me in fits of rage. I sit in my cage, alone, in fear; My human beings are no where near. My tummy is empty, my throat is dry. They don't even notice when I cry. So here I sit, not a hug to be had; I seem to only make them mad. My cage is so small I can't dook or dance. I wish they'd give me one more chance. I used to love to get a hug and a kiss Those are the things I really miss. I'm a nasty little ferret, I heard them say; Now they wish I'd just go away. I'm getting so weak I can't even stand; I cannot get to my litter pan. I feel so bad; I can't catch my breath. I fear that I am nearing death. So I lay my head down for that final sleep And of the Rainbow Bridge I dream Where once more I can dook and dance; And God will give me one more chance. MP [Posted in FML issue 4683]