A Friend Indeed

Ebony shades glisten in the sun Black curls downy and soft attract everyone Tiny tots stroke my hair touch my nose. tweak my ear. I watch my friend across the way I want to play with her if I may But something tells me if I do All I'll hear is shoo shoo shoo! My best friend Patti tries her best to keep me close when others draw near Some are fine ,some unkind Though their hearts I win by and by. I love to run faster than my legs can go but to squirrels I'm still too slow as for birds that come to feed They set off my allergy by scattering seeds . My heart is full of love for all Never one to betray a friend loyal to the very end My name is Nero but I am not a hero I am Patti's best friend, faithful to the end.......Woof !