Whatever you are

I can't decide whether to classify you
as a rodent or a canine.

Like a rat you scavenged through
my leftovers
just trying to survive
on what little you could get.

But like a dog--I'll be more specific here....a golden retriever--
You welcomed attention
and behaved properly.
You were easy
to be around;
"man's best friend,"

accepting the crumbs from underneath the table and gobbling up compliments.

Surely I've sent you running
with your tail between your legs
regardless,
and you will probably move on
alone
to another family's home
looking for     something

but I hope that some day you'll evolve
into a woman.