Carrying My Own Leash

While walking 'pon my saunter trail

mine eyes did there but see

a strolling canine creature there

his owner did he lead

The dog's possessor well equipped

with leash control in hand

and pacing pet at her request

did follow her commands

Heel but here and squat but there

and pace when I say so

tis on this walk that I shall lead

and track where thou must go

Till all at once with fearful force

the canine yanked his leash

and forced the female leader there

his tether to release

But gather did that bruising dog

his leash in mouth to hold

and lead himself to other sites

that he wished to behold

And trot along did thus canine

with forceful haughty stand

for leadership he'd need no more

relinquished her command

And run behind at rapid pace

his owner now in tow

determined not to let her dog

continue in this show

But faster did he lead her on

while looking back with grin

as if to say in doggy talk

this race you'll never win

So scream out loud the canine's name

“Stop Slowpoke” did she yell

for how much longer give him chase

she dare not but could tell

And looking back did “Slowpoke” peek

to see her lag behind

and slowing pace he trotted then

to ease his owner's mind

When finally he came to stop

and dropped his leash to ground

and let his owner capture him

while she made gasping sounds

And hearing rant and angry charge

he turned his head to see

as if to listen and ignore

the name she'd given he

For in thus time did “Slowpoke” know

this race she did not win

and should she ever challenge him

his leash he tote again