If I Were a Dog

If I were a dog
I would see the world differently
Blue, gray, and yellow
Instead of violet, green, and red
I would piss wherever I want
Achieving my only life's ambition
I would be someone's good girl
In a new, unsexual way
Hugged and kissed on the muzzle
By complete strangers
Playing with stick, chasing ducks
Basking in unconditional love
What a life it would be
They say no one will love you
as much as a human
But only if you are a dog
When I die, I want to come back
As a dog.

The cover: "Komposition in Schwarz und Weiß" by Otto Freundlich