Moe the Hoover

when i had a dog,

it was okay

to be clumsy with food,

to eat cookies,

or toast in bed.

to bring a sandwich

to the couch

and let the crust fall

to the floor,

with

a piece of Swiss cheese,

or ham

slipping out

of my hand.

Moe

took care of that.

he was a living Hoover,

on the job

24-7, 

but wise to the hot peppers

and coffee

grounds.