Funny Dog

Father doesn't want a dog.
Father says they smell.
And never sit when you say sit.
Or even when you yell.

Even when you come home late at night
And there is ice and snow,
You have to go back out because
The dog says he has to go.

Father doesn't want a dog.
Father says they shed.
And always let the strangers in
And bark at friends instead.

They do disgraceful things on rugs.
And track mud on the floor.
And flop upon your bed at night.
And snore their doggy snore.

Father doesn't want a dog.
He's making a mistake.
Because, more than a dog, I think
He will not want this snake!