I once had a dog But I had to go abroad For a month. She stayed at a luxury kennel Got fed and groomed and Given cuddle by the staff. When I came to fetch her She was overjoyed After licking my face She jumped into the car, Home James. She inspected every room Nothing had changed. We old people are the same We are not impressed By a roomy apartment We like to live where we belong Among cobwebs and And old furniture.