umbrella stand—
the master's walking cane
full of teeth marks
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good morning!
he holds the leash in his mouth
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an elderly lady
being pulled through the street—
now who's walking who?
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a run in the park—
can't keep him away
from his new love
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all along the long lane
not a tree left unsniffed
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big cardboard box
with room for them all—
nursing the tiny ones
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