Pet-riarchal Dilemma

The problem is
To keep them out
Or let them in
Again
It seems an argument
I just can’t win
For one will bark
Until neighbors
Intervene
The other MEOW
In tones
To make ears grieve

The birds lament
Oh please open the door
For we who once were five
Are now but four

But if I do
The cat will slyly PURRRRR
And the dog
Lay by my feet
And loudly snore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Very cute word play title and interesting topic. I never let mine out. Just the dog in the fenced yard but we only have our cat now . I take it you are a pet lover like I am! Great write
Lane Avatar
December 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
You’d really have something to be concerned about if your dog purred and cat barked. Either way, I’m sure they’re both adored
Wolf Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Reductio ad absurdio. Excelsor, gw
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
brought a smile to my face, thank you
Goldsmith Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What a fun read. You made me laugh. Thanks... Animals are in a world of their own. Have a fun day writing away................
Rose  Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What an entertaining poem John, you made me smile !
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