Dogged

Once upon a time there were these Dogs
who didn't quite fit in with Humans,
and not quite with four legged Dogs either.

Oh, these Dogs were very Canine,
but when they tried to be, to live like who they really were,
Humans thought they had some kind of Dog disease,
What is wrong with you? We must put a stop to it.

Many Humans tried to stop it
but there is something too strong
in the heart and soul of a Canine.
Too much that is good there, to be held down.

A Border Collie and Pyrenean Shepherd