My Life As a Dog

My life as a dog would indeed be fine
Knowing I could nap anywhere, anytime.
On the porch or in a chair,
I could dream without a care.

With my legs, I'd set a pace
And find a cat or car to chase.
If that prusuit for me did fail,
I'd turn around and chase my tail.

With my nose, I'd take in smells
And see what things I could tell.
Like who is cooking, what and where,
Or who passed by, here and there.

With my ears, I could listen good
To the sounds of my neighborhood.
When the sun went down and all was dark,
I'd take heed of the twilight bark.

With my voice, I would make known
Visitors who approached my home.
My bark would make all foes flee,
Yet to friends it'd be welcoming.

With my eyes, I could implore or beg,
For a scrap of food or a pat on the head.
The neatest thing is - is that I could see
In the dark of night, what there might be.

With my tail, I could express
The degree of my happiness.
And when I'd head out on the go,
My tail would wag, to and fro.

For all the ways that I can find
To put myself in a canine's mind,
It's quite plain to see,
My life as a dog would be grand indeed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Debole Avatar
September 25, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Hi Tanya - Wonder if dogs and cats ever wonder what it would be like to be human. Sounds like life as a dog isn't so bad. Good imaginative poem! Easy to read. - Gail
Johnson Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 4:37 PM
well covered dog even here way south, words on him are pretty grouse, a dogs life aint a sin.....
Muzzey Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM
An awesome tale and write, Tanya! Really enjoyed the read, keep that creative pen a flowing~ Caryl
Johnson Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Roof! It's a dog's life, yes indeed. A bone and a bed is all I need. Just keep the fleas off of my back. Or ankles, I will surely attack.
Horsman Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 9:34 AM
this is so different Tanya, and a joy to read, just love this. harry
Pemberton Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Thank you for your timely comments! God bless you! JP
Andresen Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM
I give you First Place for this poem Tanya....love it. -oxox Anne-Lise
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