Can I Have a Dog?
No.
They track in dirt. They whine. They beg
They chew the coffee table’s leg
They dig. They bark. They pee. They poop
And I’m the one who’ll have to scoop
They bring in fleas. They smell. They shed
Why not get a fish instead?
-sigh-
I guess you’re right in what you’ve said
(but please don’t look beneath my bed)
They track in dirt. They whine. They beg
They chew the coffee table’s leg
They dig. They bark. They pee. They poop
And I’m the one who’ll have to scoop
They bring in fleas. They smell. They shed
Why not get a fish instead?
-sigh-
I guess you’re right in what you’ve said
(but please don’t look beneath my bed)
This poem is copyright (©) Webb Smith 2026
About the Writer
Webb Smith
Webb Smith is a firefighter from Atlanta who loves pizza, Halloween, and everything about the ocean. His works have appeared in magazines and received recognition from various writing groups. As an active member of SCBWI, he has written, illustrated, and self-published three books that can be viewed at www.webbsmithbooks.com.
