The Beagle

Intended to help us find rabbits,

they will not give up their habits.

On outings they’ll walk all the day 

in hopes that bunnies come their way.

The drooping ears serve well our hound—

to gather scents from near the ground;

and once they are sure of the track—

there is no way to turn them back.

But inside, they lean to lazy—

and seem to think exercise crazy!

Beagles do not bark: instead they bay,

a stern note to signal disarray;

and like all of their doggy race,

a lack of order they must erase.

Their affection is warm and sincere,

offered to anyone who’s near,

And though canines may make you shrug,

No one can resist a beagle hug!