A Dog's Life

There's a gleeful wiggle in my butt.
My nose is cold, and wet.
I'm happy alone if you give me a bone
but I can be so much more than a pet.

I'm your buddy, your pal, your very best friend,
an ocassional neck to embrace.
If there's something you need, I'll be there to the end,
though sometimes I may just lick your face.

I'm easily taught cause I'm anxious to learn
all the things that you want me to do.
Because all that I want from you in return
is a small piece of time - just me and you.

You can call me a mutt, you can call me a hound,
you can call me anything at all.
You can be certain that I'll be around
whenever you happen to call.

Cause I'm your buddy, your pal, your very best friend,
an occasional neck to embrace.
If there's something you need, I'll be there to the end.
Though sometimes -- I may just lick your face.