THE LITTLEST DOG IN CLASS
 

A new dog stood
at the schoolroom door,
shaking and quite shy.
No one had seen him there before.

The littlest dog in class.

His eyes were wide
as he stood on his toes
to accept his training collar.
Could he make it do you suppose?

The littlest dog in class.

He cocks his ears
as he takes his place.
He shakes a stubby tail.
For such a serious lesson,
such a comical face?

The littlest dog in class.

Some dogs are big.
Some dogs are strong.
Some stoutly stand apart.
But it's a hero in pint size
that steals my heart.

The littlest dog in class.
 

By Barbara Emaus


Pit Bulls Don't Cry


I see the children in the lane
They look like friends, we'll have a game
They've got a stick, oh boy, what fun
     They'll throw it for me and I'll run
But someone stops me,
I wonder why their mother screams "Don't go near those"
Horrid Dogs, come here, come close
They're dangerous-I'll tell you why
They bite little children and they die
All I can do is watch and sigh
Cause now I know that Pit Bull's don't cry

Mum cuddles me up and says "My pet
We love you dearly so don't you fret"
But I love everyone out there
Why can't they love me, I do care
I wish they weren't made to pass me by
I'm a Pit Bull, I don't cry

I sit behind my padlocked gate
From early morn til quite late
When I go out it's on a lead
Is mine the only heart to bleed
I'm held in check as the world goes by
I wish the Pit Bull heart could cry

There are some dogs, and also men
Who cannot tell a foe from a friend
So all of us must bear the blame
Expected to live a life of shame
Condemned, alas and we know not why

All we know is we will not cry!

                          ~Author Unknown~



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