WORDS FROM A GUIDE DOG BY FIONA CUMMINGS

 WORDS FROM MY GUIDE  DOG

BY FIONA CUMMINGS

 

My future was decided before I was even born

A dutiful life I should have to learn

Words will be said to me so very stern

I would just have to wait until it was my turn

I now have been chosen for you

To guide you around

To give you the confidence

To make you feel proud

 So here I am just trust me please

All I ask is for you to groom me

And feed me

And keep away those darn fleas

Love me and hug me

And I will be pleased

Take me for walks

Near rivers and trees

Tickle my tummy

And I will show you my tricks

You will think I’m funny

And give me  biscuits

I will not allow any harm to come to you

My words are so  very true

 Together we will weave in and out of obstacles

And I shall escort you to shops, theatres and hospitals

We can go to a football match or a  game of cricket

We can play in the garden, you can  throw

And I will catch it

Whatever we do we shall do now together

Because I am your new friend loyal forever

I’m just a dog but I know for you I see

My job is to find a new  life for you and me

Come on put on that stupid  thing they call a harness

Let’s walk the pathways and leafy forests

Don’t be afraid know I am here

I understand each step you take

Is  the walk of fear

But for every two of your legs I have four

So for all your steps I have to do more

Put on your shoes and go out that door

Make sure you have sweets in your pocket though

And a whistle for my free run

Oh it’s a new day and   Mummy and I are going to have fun