DREAM BARKING

                    I know our little Tiggy, just as we,                   
                    Has dreams at night: her muffled barks declare
                    She’s visiting again some memory
                    Or chasing an imaginary hare.
                    What say, my little walking mate, that we
                    Cavort together in one tandem dream
                    Reflecting what along our route we’ll see
                    As we stroll on beneath the full moon’s gleam?
                    Another dog we’ll spy or, better yet,
                    A cat who’s bold enough to start a spat,
                    But better yet will cuddle for a pet
                    And we’ll be perfectly content with that.
                         Now, soon it will be time to take our walk
                         Then find what other critters you can stalk.

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