A Dog speaks out | version: 15.03.2011 16:12

I am a dog, make no mistake,
Certainly there's much at stake
I seek from you a clarification
On behalf of dogs for their edification
Do let me try and be very candid
Why do humans think we are stupid?

Look at things they want us to go after
He throws a stick into ice cold water
Then expects me to jump in and pick
I mean to say, if he wants that stick
why doesn't he bloody well get it himself
Pardon my French! I get so angry myself

They speak to me in English quite sharpish
Ever speak to a Man who knows no English?
They can't be bothered to learn doggy talk
Some do try a bit, I admit as I bark
I mean to say, is it too much to expect
for a dog to be treated with some respect?

They bribe us with bones as they rant
of course we know what they want
Humour them we do, the stupid fools
Training they call it with their rules
The look on their faces when we humour
So pathetic as they press for few more

Some try to dress us for Heaven's sake
Can't they see our coats for goodness sake
How stupid some of us dogs look in a cape
Poor fools haven't a way of escape
The variety and beauty of our covering
Men can never match with their draping

Have to say some Humans are good
play with us, pet us and give us food
look after us when we are unwell
give us shelter and treat us well
We express ourselves from time to time
with fearful growls, bared teeth and whine

It is not a bad life after all, if you don't mind
No work, no taxes, nothing of the kind
Not limited to one partner, free to love
So many to choose, a real treasure trove
Kids love us, families accept us warmly
A dog's life is not a bad life after all, mostly