DOGZILLA!

It was a frightening fire station,
Gus was cowering in the corner.
He tried to get Chief Dan’s attention,
But he’d lost his bark and couldn’t warn him.

From behind that creepy shadow,
Something lurked out in the dark.
Was it the Freaky Frog from Fargo,
Or a gigantic killer shark?


Gus then heard a gruesome gurgling sound,
From behind that open door.
It was the Stinky Slime that ate the Bassett Hound,
And it was flowing across the floor!

That’s when he saw Dogzilla,
That carnivorous canine snatching beast.
It was half hawk and half gorilla,
And it had come to have a feast!


Out of fear and desperation,
Gus tucked his tail and off he fled.
He bolted straight across the station,
And hid his head in Chief Dan’s bed.

Beneath the bunk he heard a hissing,
The covers could not contain his fear.
Gus then noticed something missing,
Why, Chief Dan was not in here!


Gus knew he had to save him,
So his fear he promptly tamed.
He’d dress up like a spooky alien,
And beat that beast at his own game!

He donned a helmet and a breathing mask,
An oxygen tank and fireproof suit.
He’d rescue Dan and then for his next task,
He’d give that ugly beast the boot!


Gus snuck up behind him in the kitchen,
And as he began his first attack,
Chief spilled his drink and chips and sandwich,
And yelled, “Can’t a fellow have a snack?

You put down that axe and hoses,
And get your buns back in your bed!
From now on, no more scary movies,
For you, it’s Lassie shows instead!”


Chief found Gus his favorite teddy bear,
And a security blanket for his bed.
They kissed goodnight and said a bedtime prayer,
And Gus lay down his sleepy head.

I woke up from my dream to find,
That frightened dog was me.
His love for me brings peace of mind,
And from my fears He sets me free.


David J Allen
February 28, 2005


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