Dream of the Dog

Begging am I,

in land of locked cages, horrible food

YEARN,

           HOWL, 

                        WEEP

Know you not that my heart belongs in a home like a roof and wall

Keep me somewhere, anywhere warm, safe and calm

Keep me somewhere filled to the top with care and love

Keep me where you care for me, play and feed me

Miserable am I,

in place of twisty wire, rough ground

SOB,

          MOAN,

                        CRAVE

Know you not that my soul is freedom

Run with me in the soft, green grass

Run with me in the tall, towering trees

Run with me through the fresh air.