The Growling Is Effective Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Don't overwork that smirk.
I'm not worth it.
I don't want you to use that much energy on me.

Infact,
Allow me to give you a few tips!
Your right eyebrow is not raised high enough.
You want me to 'know' you are angry.
Not inconveniently pissed.
That sends mixed messages.

The quivering of the top lip is fine.
But the foaming of the mouth,
With exposed fangs...
Is a bit overdone!
Now...
The growling you do is most effective.
I am beginning to believe,
There is something you find disliked.
Right?