endangered species

you see on tv
there is a line
of endangered species
marching
and carrying picket
signs in front
of the U.N. building
in new york.
squeaking and barking,
making their own
peculiar noises.
elephants and turtles
together.
my dog moe,
my fat red daschund
who loves tv
sees the protest
and says that he wants
to go. i'm feeling
endangered, he says.
i'll take the bus
up. but you tell him
no, they don't
need agitators up
there. this is a peaceful
march. here
go chase this ball.
pffft, he says
and goes into the other
room to get his
overnight bag and beret.