National Bad Poetry Day

Dogs.       by Viktor

Dogs are good.  Dogs are bad.

We make you happy.  We make you sad.

We can learn a trick.  We can ignore your call.

We can fetch a stick.   Some prefer a ball.

We can pull a cart.  We can chase a sheep.

To own three of us is far from cheap.

We like to bark.  At what we hear.

When it’s dark.  But you have nothing to fear.

Because we like to tease you.  And sometimes please you.

We’re very smart.   For the most part.

We like to walk.  We love to run.

To chase a bunny is extra fun.

Take us to the park. We’ll be sure to leave our mark.

That’s what we do – we go out to pee.  We go out to poo.

You build up great muscle – when you have us to wrestle.

When you bring out the brush – you’ll see us rush.

When it’s time for a groom we run out of the room.

We love to eat.  Any time of day.

If you want to train us, a treat goes a long way.

We are special creatures.  With unique features.

And once you own a dog – your life is never the same.

You are lucky to have us.  Even though we drive you insane.

©  Linda Wozniak