Plum Crazy

Plum Crazy

Darren M. Grine

When you awake, I’m there to rise and shine

As you get ready, I lay in your spot because that suits me fine

You call me to go out so I can do my act of nature

Swiftly I go, but want back in so I can be fed and that’s for sure

Happily, you fill my dishes with food and water

Although appreciative, I prefer something good and hotter

As you prepare breakfast consisting of bacon and toast

I’m at your feet demanding your food as I insist with boast

I snag a crispy strip using my long narrow nose as a goad

While you look away I take another right before you hit the road

You kindly pet me as you walk out the front room door

Now I have the place to myself, I couldn’t ask for any more

Sitting at the window I watch you back out of the driveway

Since I’m alone now, this is the time to have some fun and play

I head to the kitchen searching for food left on the table

Standing erectly, I lap everything up except for the package label

Curiously, I go digging through the baskets of trash

As I toss and tear things aside, I can’t find any hidden cache

Easily bored, I shred every pillow and stain the new carpet

While I enjoy wreaking havoc, this is going to hit you in your wallet

After a long eventful day I lay down to get some rest

Even as I sleep, I'm waiting for you because you are the best

When you finally get home my tail is wagging with delight

As you survey the mess, my irresistible look makes everything alright

I know that my erratic behavior can make you hazy

Just remember, I’m a whippet, so that makes me by far, plum crazy

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