The little boy dropped the leash,

And for a moment the puppy’s dreams all came true…

Bounding into the small flock of birds…

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And for a moment a family’s dreams almost came to a end,

As the little boy chasing the little dog chasing the birds

Ran in front of the cars at the rest stop…

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A big boot landed on the leash,

A soft hand grabbed an small arm…

A mother gasped thankyous 
All strangers, now connected thru a moment of grace and action.

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Dreams are fragile things,

They need constant attention, and the help of many to come true.