Denver's To Do List

Denver has a collar and Denver has a leash
Now he has a "to do" list, I hope that he is pleased
Morning tasks include having a gentle stretch
Then saying to his mistress, it's time that he was fed

Lapping up his milk and giving his biscuits a good crunch
Will see him through until he can beg some tasty tidbits for his lunch
Scanning the list he sees that he must perform some calisthenics
His demeanour instantaneously transforms into full on energetic

There are some finer details which mention sniffing every tree
With protocol dictating that he must also spray them with a pee
Denver is most assiduous at performing his to do tasks
Twice is not how many times he has to be asked

Upon arrival home the next chore can never be omitted
Thundering full length down the hallway is one to which he is committed
Then playing a game with Muffin Man, his favourite stuffed toy
Shaking it violently from side to side renders him in paroxysms of joy

He ticks off his assignments and prepares for what is coming next
Oh, jumping on the lounge for cuddles, now that one can be checked
Denver goes to bed secure that all his tasks have been completed
Tomorrow? Don't tell me that they all must be repeated.

(Sydney, Australia - 2012)