Must love Dogs

they ask so much, these women
on the dating sites.

have a job,
have a car. a boat,
a house, don't live too far.

be kind, be gentle.
be generous.
must love dogs.

no small children, please.

you must love the beach, and books.
love to cuddle,

love to take walks
and feed bread to the ducks.

you must be acquitted of all charges
and have teeth.

be clean, be sober, be rich.
be wonderful.
be happy.

be real and be who you are,
but without medications.

it's hard to live up to their
standards these days.