A ball, a dog and us
You look as if you’re giggling
and your tail is madly wriggling
Yes, I know that all you want to do is run.
But, Poppet, we’re not racing
and we’re tired of all the chasing.
I’m warning you, this isn’t any fun!
I thought that you adored me
and is this how you reward me?
If I were you, I’d hang my head in shame.
You’re going to cop it, Poppet
if you don’t let go and drop it.
Just stop it!
You are ruining our game!
Australian Children’s Poetry 