The Christmas Dog

A Yule log burns

in the fireplace.

A big dachshund

rests adjacent.

He resembles

the log himself.

The dog’s breed

is nice for children.


Children scheme

at their table. They

might dress him

in funny antlers,

with a red collar,

and take a photo

under mistletoe.

The dog won’t

bite or snarl.


Deck the halls

with dachshunds!

They are calm

and steady dogs.

They’re polite

with those who

dream up plans

in the fantasyland

of a kiddies’ table.


By Sarah Henry

From: United States