When my dog talks to me
the conversation's short
usually she's a dog of few words
not much more than BARK!
Sometimes she may want a walk
but usually it's food
I will tell her Yes of No
depending on my mood.
At times she's more talkative,
even doggone reflective.
She might ask about my classes
or politics when selective.
She can't vote of course
and it bothers her no end.
The fact man can vote yet
deny their best friend.
But she's no agitator
and tolerates her lot;
not the rebel is she
like our neighbor Spot.
Spot's a crusader
fighting for doggie's rights.
I'd be more supportive
if he'd be quiet late at night.
Anyhow, my dog's a little bit more shy
yelping only Hello as strangers do passby
Sometimes she gets excited and is hard to understand
but that is just my problem being born a man.