Just a Warmer Place to Rest
Local lyricist Shares a Song to be Mindful to Offer
Special Care for Our Pets During Winter Weather
Inspired by the news of a canine that succumbed to the winter chill near Curtain Village, Bill Dann penned the verse and his collaborator, Jack Servello produced this thoughtful tune as a reminder to offer our furry friends need special consideration when the weather turns severe.
Just a Warmer Place to Rest
lyrics by Bill Dann / music by Jack Servello
When the mercury falls on winter nights
And you’re glad to be inside
Remember those who shiver
In the yard where they reside
While cozy in your heated home
They struggle to stay warm
Ill- equipped to brave the cold
Or the unforgiving storm
They are meant to be companions
Entrusted to us for life
Not left out in the elements
Where the wind cuts like a knife
Some claim they love their animals
But keep them on a chain
You can bet if things were different
They wouldn’t long remain
Chorus:
Dear master, how can you leave me
In the frigid winter air?
My love is unconditional
But I wonder if you care
I ask only for essentials
Why put me to the test?
How I long for just a warmer place to rest
By God’s design they love us
No matter what we do
And it sickens me to think
Of what some people put them through
How would they like to be tied
Outside in their back yard
When the temp drops down to zero
And the ground is frozen hard?
Chorus:
Dear master, how can you leave me
In the frigid winter air?
My love is unconditional
But I wonder if you care
I ask only for essentials
Why put me to the test?
How I long for just a warmer place to rest
If you are one with a pet outside
Take heed to what we say
Be humane and bring them in
Give them a warmer place to stay
Sadly, some will not survive
Although we try our best
But when they find that Rainbow Bridge
Will be a warmer place to rest
Chorus:
Dear master, how can you leave me
In the frigid winter air?
My love is unconditional
But I wonder if you care
I ask only for essentials
Why put me to the test?
How I long for just a warmer place to rest
Just give me a warmer place to rest
How I long for just a warmer place to rest
