I got a new pup from the pound

He's an adorable hound

So far he is sound

I walk him around the park

We have such a lark

I accidentally dropped his lead

I swear I've never seen such speed

He was gone like lightning

It was quite frightening

I spent over an hour

The park I did scour

I finally gave up

Stopped looking for the pup

Got home there he is sitting on the welcome mat

What could I do but grumble and give him a pat