My pup always gets in the way
He wants to just play all day.
He leans on my knees with reproachful eyes
Asking for treats and I am just not wise.
He likes to chase us wherever we go
Looking thrilled even though we are just slow.
He hides our slippers in his favorite place
And comes back wearing such an innocent face.
He’ll start jumping at my foot when I am not looking
And refuses his attention when I am speaking.
He barks at an unknown enemy when we’re relaxing
Whatever his actions are, they can be truly vexing.
He refuses to humor us when we’re ready and in the mood
And will turn a deaf ear at what we say; he just could not be good.
He will surely make a mess of everything he sees, hears, smells, feels and bites
And playfully attacks anyone within his reach; he knows not our rights.

But whatever happens, at the end of the day
Whatever he does and does not, it is okay.
For he’s just a puppy and it is their nature
And if he turns bad, then it’ll be my failure.