Breaking the Leash Laws

Let loose the dogs of war
for Death is coming over
and she loves to nag about
going to the Jones'es
instead of visiting quietly
with the TV.

Let loose the dogs of war
for she loves dogs a lot
and will want go out and find them
and maybe even walk them about
for a visit to the Jones'es.

And when you let loose of the dogs
put on a dark suit or serious
dress if you're a woman as though
going to a funeral. Funerals
are boring enough to keep her away
and they keep the time occupied with dressing.

Let loose our dogs of war
because they are restless and too big
to stay couped up in the yard
and too annoying to be let in the house.
And also, wear cherry red ties

for after you let loose the dogs of war
you'll want an excuse to get Death
when she brings back the stray pets.
Like the Jews and the door thing (only less messy)
you might make her thing she's been there already.

For she's bad about spilling cherry Kool-Aid
and prone to forgetfulness.