Although you may not want me to
I can’t help but find myself devoted to you
Scorn me, spurn me, I don’t care
I will follow you anywhere.

When we met, I gave my best puppy-dog eyes
You turned and returned a look of surprise
And from that moment I was in love
I savored your touch as you gave me a shove.

I came back the next day, and the next, and the next.
I’d watch you, hoping to impress
And when you tell me to “go away!”
I wish instead your command had been “stay”.

I’ll follow you home, though you’ve asked me to stop.
I’ll wait outside if you go into a shop.
And though today you won’t call me friend
I’ll just wag my tail and try again.

DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING, DID YOU‽ (Alternate title: “Puppy Love”)

Part of Poem-a-day 2012. Title donated by Haerang L.

This entry was posted on September 15, 2012 and is filed under Creativity. Tags: Poetry, Poem-a-day 2012