Mutt Gus

         Floppy-eared, tail-wagging mutt Gus

         of his size seems oblivious.

         Climbs onto my lap

         to drool, snore and nap.

         My shaggy blanket humongous.

         

         Long-tongued, slobbery, wet mutt Gus

         smiled with a grin most ominous.

         He shook his great hide,

         cocked a leg and sighed.

         as I choked in his gas thund'rous.

         

         Wide-eyed, trembling, whimp'ring mutt Gus

         awakes to a noise suspicious.

         I am urged to rise

         while he stays and hides

         safe from shadows dark and vicious.

         

         Nose-twitching foodie is mutt Gus,

         smells and tastes entice, fabulous.

         A gurgle growl roars

         from Gus on all fours.

         Grabs my snack, proves he's ravenous.

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