Man's Best Friend Poem by Mark. A Heathcote

When I was a child, I had a Rough Collie dog.
It visited pensioners on the council estate.
And became an incredible friend and mate
Dogs are amazing; they leave me agog.

A dog can be taught to sniff out coronavirus.
And other serious life-threatening ailments
Beforehand, detect an epileptic seizure.
And help arrest some no-good dodgy geezer.

A police dog can be a courageous lifesaver.
Between rival football teams, a pacemaker
But the honey badger is the most fearless creature.
It'll fight off much larger predators, a lion and a hyena.

A dog can be a loyal friend until the end.
But it can often be owned by a blockhead.
Such animals as these are lifelong friends.
So please, please don't bully or torment.

Remember all the good things they do.
Remember, they are man's best friend.
A dog is loyal; they'll stick to you like glue.
They're not just a miniature Shih Tzu trend.