Rescue Me

Rescue me ... not only with your hands

But with your heart,

I will respond to you.

Rescue me ... not out of pity

But out of love,

I will love you back.

Rescue me ... not with self-righteousness

But with compassion,

I will learn what you teach.

Rescue me ... not because of my past

But because of my future,

I will relax and enjoy.

Rescue me ... not simply to save me

But to give me a new life,

I will appreciate your gift.

Rescue me ... not only with a firm hand

But with tolerance and patience,

I will please you.

Rescue me ... not only because of who I am

But who I'm to become,

I will grow and mature.

Rescue me ... not to revere yourself to others

But because you want me,

I will never let you down.

Rescue me ... not with a hidden agenda

But with a desire to teach me to trust,

I will be loyal and true.

Rescue me ... not to be chained or to fight

But to be your companion,

I will stand by your side.

Rescue me ... not to replace one you've lost

But to soothe your spirit,

I will cherish you.

Rescue me ... not to be your pet

But to be your friend,

I will give you unconditional love.

Please ... 

Rescue Me!

Author Terri Onorato - used with permission