K-9

God and dog are palindromic. Is this just by chance?
Human-canine relations are such divine romance.
Those in the know agree, of course, that dog is man’s best friend,
And women, certainly as well, that statement will defend.

What makes a dog so lovable, devoted, and attached?
There must be something holy in the way that they’re dispatched.
No matter what sins people do, their dogs are so forgiving;
We thank the Almighty for bringing dogs among the living.

Spaniels, hounds, and terriers are uniformly great.
Sporting, herding, working groups are likewise what we rate
As adorable, invaluable, and just so very cute
That we judge whatever breed or mutt we have as such a beaut.

Members of the family, welcome to share our home,
We often bring dogs with us when from the house we roam.
We buy them toys, feed them well, and give them their own bed;
We talk to them as though they understand each word we’ve said.

They guard us with their barks that say that strangers doth approach,
And if they growl or snarl they accept our soft reproach.
They cuddle, snuggle, stare at us with hope they’ll feel our touch;
No wonder that they’re animals that win our hearts so much.

Dogs love to walk, they take us out, with freedom or on leash;
They try so hard to please they’ll even eat leftover quiche.
They lead us out for exercise, they learn our goofy tricks
Which they’ll do for treats or simply as a way to get their kicks.

They cost us money for the vet and endless appetite;
We worry ‘bout them here or there, whether day or night.
We often wish that dogs could only have a longer life
Since their passing is a source of stress and everlasting strife.

If you like good company that gushes toward you love,
Get a dog, or two or three, who knows what is enough?
Train, honor, and care for dogs with all that you can give;
The trade-offs will be wonderful as long as they shall live.