An Unwelcome Visitor
A Most Unwelcome Visitor
By Elton Camp
When announcements of the family reunion went out
Of one firm stipulation I left not the slightest doubt
While your dog may be the creature you love the best
Do not bring him to our house, I definitely request
I am compelled to take shots on a weekly basis, you see
And part of the problem is to animal hair I have allergy
Even if that weren’t true, your precious dog has fleas
I don’t want him in the house—leave him at home, please
It’s true he wouldn’t intend to break a single thing, but
That won’t help if something’s destroyed by your mutt
And a dog running underfoot might make someone slip
Most of the family are old and don’t need a broken hip
Despite all I said, you brought your dog just the same
“Bring him on inside,” did you think that I’d exclaim?
At least when you were met with an incredulous stare
You had enough sense to leave your filthy dog out there
To your new car you attached him with a long chain
So safely in the driveway the stupid dog would remain
Since to your automobile, the unruly dog you attached
By the end of the day, the paint he had badly scratched
Some reader may claim that for all dogs I have contempt
To defend myself on that false charge I’ll make no attempt
My meaning in this write he’s correct if he does suppose
I say, “Guests have no right on hosts their dogs to impose.”
Copyright © Elton Camp | Year Posted 2011
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