/// Mungo watches you like a rapt hawk.
She communicates, (though she can’t talk).
Doesn’t whine, bark or holler;
brought her leash and her collar
and won’t leave. Take her out for her walk!!!

/// You have taught her well. She must control
where she poops and pees. Her urgent goal
is: get through the front gate
soon, before it’s too late,
so her eyes burrow deep in your soul.

/// As a dachshund, her legs barely grew,
but she’s active and loyal and true.
To hunt badgers they’re bred,
now this doxie, instead,
‘til you walk her is badgering you.

/// Picture now a reverse situation,
where your dog has control of negation
over your defecation.
Anger, shame and frustration
would result in extreme aggravation.

/// Dachshunds think they’re a beautiful sight.
Compact, long, low, and strong in a fight.
Other long-legged mutts
(with too-high-to-sniff butts)
just look weird to them… somethin’ ain’t right.