As I walked in the forest,
With my head held high in cheer,
I heard a sound and spun around,
And spied a spotted deer.
It looked out from behind a tree,
And started to come nearer,
I, beauty struck, approached the buck,
So that I'd see him clearer.
My lovely pup, a lab named Rex,
Strained at his lead and whined,
'Shut up, mutt, or you'll get butt',
I said, far too unkind.
(I didn't know then, don't you see?
That Cervidae are cruel,
Or that my pup would soon play up,
And end as deer fuel.)
The lead slipped from my fingers,
My dog ran to the deer,
With a final snatch, I tried to catch,
That puppy by the ear.
Without a sound, the deer stared,
He watched me lose control,
He bent to meet my puppy sweet,
And swallowed poor Rex whole.
So if you are out walking,
Your head held high in cheer,
Be sure to keep your puppy close,
And watch out for the deer...