The Boy and the Dog

I went to park on a summers' day To people watch and find escape Bikers and skaters and joggers too Frisbee throwers, a patriarchal zoo But of the characters of this parade A boy and his dog seemed the most brave The boy would climb a tree the dog would follow Right up to the top or even a hollow Across a bridge into the lake The dog right behind not a moment to waste Such a friendship they had two silly clowns Adventures abundant ups and downs And the dog and the boy wore the same smile Oblivious to onlookers true to their style The boy maybe ten the dog maybe two In the park for the day all part of the zoo.