From a Canine Point of View

February 8, 2026 Poet: Margaret Loken Artwork: Fancy Cat by John and Robin Gumaelius

From a Canine Point of View

Miss Fancy Pants, saucy lady,

you look so smug,

but you only go for small prey:

moles, voles, mice.

I run with the big dogs.

We take on animals ten times your size.

We could whip your ass with one snap.

But we’d rather taunt you, corner you,

laugh as you hiss and your hair stands in end.

You stroll around with your elaborate look

and blue paws

thinking you are the cat’s pajamas.

Why don’t you just admit

you would like to curl up

and purr next to me?

I won’t bite.