Why a wire?

They come when you call them,

Except when they don't,

They'll sit by your side,

Except when they won't.

They're snugglebum buddies

All warm in your bed,

And sometimes their snoring

Could waken the dead.

When thunder is rumbling

They'll fiercely growl back,

When doorbells are chiming

They rush to attack.

They know what they want

And don't mean to be rude,

But "get out of my way"

Comes with their attitude.

Yet they're lovers and lickers

And playful, sweet clowns,

And swiftly they challenge

The deepest of frowns.

They love to play games;

They're clever and smart.

They know what to do

To get hold of your heart.

Our dogs are delightful

From folded down ears

To the blur of their tails

On wiry rears.

They're stubborn and willful,

Yet sensitive, too,

And I can't live without one.

Now tell me, can you?

 

(Jill Murphy)