FOUR LEGGED FRIEND
Let me introduce to you
A special friend of mine.
Although he's strong and boisterous
His temperament is fine.
When you come in he'll welcome you
And nearly knock you down.
That's just his way of saying
He's glad that you're around.
With fur of red and bib of white
He's such a handsone hound:
With movements that are sleek and smooth
As he trots around.
And all he asks is food and drink
And somewhere warm to sleep,
In return for love and trust.
He more than earns his keep.
He doesn't always come when called,
But nor is he defiant.
He's an Irish Setter and his name
Is Jack, the gentle giant.
Copyright Peter Jones 1998