puppy love

Poem

puppy love 

I’m man’s best friend
His most loyal mammal 
so happy to see you, 
never tire of licking 

I’m your poodle, 
regal Afghan hound, 
chow-chow, purple-tongue
to your every word I hang

Key in the lock 
run for the door
good girl, best girl
five years old and daddy’s home 

I rummaged through trash 
stupid dog, where’s the lash
wayward bitches get the whip
when did he forget my grip

curled by his door
bark at his whore 
bloodied paws are worth the cost
will he come looking if I get lost?

I limp around empty streets 
another bitch between his sheets
Daddy, what’s the harness for?
jaw won’t unclench till you open the door

lap dog at heel 
but one day you'll kneel