GROWING UP
Once upon a few months ago
when I was just a little pup
I didn’t expect it would be
so difficult to act grown up.
Once upon a person I’d jump
and they would gladly cuddle me
but nowadays I am so big
I cannot fit on my Mum’s knee.
Once upon another puppy
I would frolic out in the park.
We would chase about and tumble
and Mum would laugh to hear us bark.
Now I’m a young adolescent
I have to practise being good.
and I have to lie down quietly
or walk well to heel, like I should.
Doggie Ditties, Potty Poetry and Tall Tales 