Floppy Ears

floppy ears,

sink onto the floor

lay and grunt and dream of flowers

bit the heads off

one by one

two by two

eat them up

Floppy ears,

so soft

don’t give me that look

all exasperation

don’t give me that look

all funny eyebrows

Floppy ears,

so disobedient

I lead you around

and you pull away

“get away I don’t need you”

But when I’m gone you cry

Floppy ears,

cuddle up next to me

keep me warm

Keep me safe

and I’ll return the favor