two legs are nice
but four are twice
the fun for running
add a big black nose
and claws instead of toes
and you have the beginnings of
my precious little monster
throw in giant floppy ears
that erect when someone is near
and a growl that says she is serious
brown beady iridescent eyes
that always do spy
when she hears the cringe of plastic
the perfect wagging little tail
for an imperfect still learning male
[who never had a pet before]
she is without a doubt my most beautiful and demanding companion