Beware

Buyer beware the Breeder

Who tells only of his best.

Take the time to ask him,

What happened to all the rest.

 

The ribbons and trophies you see,

Tell part of a little story.

But there's more to a good dog.

Then ribbons, trophies and glory.

 

Breeder beware the Buyer

Who loudly does proclaim,

How he loves the puppy,

But will keep it on a chain.

 

Puppy beware them both

The Breeder who only seeks fame

The Buyer who would destroy you

By keeping you on a chain.

(© Carol Kufner) 

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I would like to thank Carol Kufner for her kind permission to publish her poems on my blog.