My Dog

I have no dog but it must be
Somewhere there's one belongs to me-
A little chap with wagging tail,
And dark brown eyes that never quail,
But look you through, and through, and through,
With love unspeakable, but true.
Somewhere a little dog doth wait,
It may be by some garden gate,
With eyes alert and tail attent--
You know the kind of tail that's meant--
With stores of yelps of glad delight
To bid me welcome home at night.
Somewhere a little dog is seen,
His nose two shaggy paws between,
Flat on his stomach, one eye shut
Held fast in slumber, but
The other open, ready for
His master coming through the door.

My Dog
John Kendrick Bangs