If curiosity killed the cat

What did it do to the dog

Was it just a brief distraction

‘til something better came along

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Whether birds or squirrels

People, cars, or a curious cat

A dog will always wonder

                                             What’s this and What’s that                                             

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When food is sizzling in a pan

Or crumbs drop from a hand

Even litter scattered on the ground

Are canine treasures to be found

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Some will watch TV

Or tilt their head at a funny noise

But soon they’ll have lost interest

And return to playing with their toys

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Then suddenly it’s naptime

Where in dreams they bark and play

Twitching, running and chasing

They may even practice sit and stay

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Though dogs are clearly different

Than the all too curious cat

They too can get into trouble

When distracted by this, them or that