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TO BE A DOG

To be a dog
warm with fur
always cuddled, fed

to sleep all day
in another world
of woman smells
and chasing birds,
cats and squirrels
for fun

an occasional carnivorous treat,
licking little girl noses,
urinating in public
on automobiles if I wanted

but please don't spay me
if I try to hump your leg
and don't let fleas and ticks
invade my private parts.

Dave Morino