bark woof

The dog black males me
with her doe eyes
unwavering in her trust
that I'm the one
who is the universe
the benefactor messiah
always looking out
for her hunger and need
petting her stomach
after a fateful feed
who offers cools comforts
and promises no wrong
who is the one and only
morning to dawn
now, what do I tell her?
Let me work
stop wagging your tail
it's not time yet
don't stare at me
with those deer eyes pet
because I feel like a monster
who pays no heed
to her desires and wishes
and suffering even perhaps
it breaks my heart
to watch her nearly beg
for something as basic as a walk
a solemn need to go places
no needs for small talk
it's hot my darling
your tiny feet
will hurt my starling
let it get a bit dark
and we'll go on a romp
to your favourite park.