Simon Takes Me For a Walk
When I go hiking with my dog,
(let's get that straight, my husband's dog,)
I find that Simon knows no path.
He wants to roam about in yards
which leaves our neighbors in a flap.
This dog has taught me how to jog,
he likes to chase both squirrel and frog.
I like to stop and catch my breath.
Hiking with Simon? very hard
until his run is under wraps.
He's fairly gentle with young tykes,
his boundless love of kids on trikes
finds random riders on our street.
crossing back and forth, side to side
to his delight. He loves to dance.
He tucks his tail to show dislikes
but says, "Hello!" as leg he hikes
at every mailbox that we meet.
With friendliness oversupplied,
each female dog, he will romance.
Back to his barking which is loud
to say the least when in a crowd.
Behind fences, standing at doors
all dogs compete, sharing their yelp
and when they tire they share their moan.
Jerking his leash is not allowed
he slips his head out, looking proud
racing away, commands ignored.
Efforts to catch will not help;
leave him alone, he'll head on home.
Jan. 13, 2015
AW-064
Sponsor BJ Legros Kelley
Contest Name Beloved Pets
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