online dating and the pound

going to the pound

to pick

out a pup,

or a rescue dog

reminds me a lot of

online dating

for seniors.

you point at one

and say,

hmm.

she barks a lot and bites,

damaged goods,

maybe abused and not

over it yet.

i'm getting the vibe

of a sociopath,

and that one

there,

a little tubby around

the waist,

always in the trash?

a sweet tooth maybe.

and this one

here, asleep, shaking in

a dream.

maybe in need

of some counseling

or therapy.

that one is pretty, 

love the rhinestone collar,

and long blonde hair,

and yet,

when annoyed by the dog

in the cage

next to her,

she bares her teeth.

a full blown

narcissist i presume.

this other one though,

on her hind

legs with tongue out

and happy, almost too

anxious though

to please.

codependent, no doubt.

so many are

too young, too old.

some full of heartworms

and fleas,

with broken tails

that no longer wag.

what about a cat, this time.