The Dog
The Dog is black or white or brown And sometimes spotted like a clown. He loves to make a foolish noise And Human Company enjoys. The Human People pat his head And teach him to pretend he's dead, And beg, and fetch and carry too; Things that no well-bred Cat will do. At Human jokes, however stale, He jumps about and wags his tail, And Human People clap their hands And think he really understands. They say "Good Dog" to him. To us They say "Poor Puss," and make no fuss. Why Dogs are "good" and Cats are "poor" I fail to understand, I'm sure. To Someone very Good and Just, Who has proved worthy of her trust, A Cat will _sometimes_ condescend-- The Dog is Everybody's friend.
AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.
About this line
"The Dog is black or white or brown..."
This evocative piece by Oliver Herford, titled "The Dog", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...