If dogs were made world leaders

There would be no futile wars

And laws and treaties would be signed

With inky prints of paws

 

Chihuahuas and Alsatians

Would respect each other’s space

There’d be no United Nations

Just a favourite sniffing place

 

Summit sessions would be held

In playing fields or parks

With flashing collars de rigeur

For meetings after dark

 

Candidates with canine promises

Would tempt voters in elections

Whilst dog presidents would offer treats

To stave off insurrections

 

Cockapoos and Labradoodles

Would have completely equal rights

With Retrievers, Beagles, Poodles

No need for nips or fights

 

Dogs’ homes would all be five star

By the seaside or in town

In cars it would be compulsory

To have the windows down

 

There’d be no Supreme Leaders

Neither Popes nor Ayatollahs

No Kennel Club top breeders

With their whistles, shouts and hollers

 

Liberty will be the happy fate

For every mutt or hound

With Sunday roast bones on a plate

All lost dogs would be found

 

Parliaments and senate seats

Would no longer be essential

And sleeping dogs would lie in peace

Between licking their credentials