Bites Unchewed

i am a stray dog,
do you know how i feel?
i am sorry mate,
i bet you don’t!
but if you do,
tell me right now,
or listen in
to hear me bark.

food is not
what keeps me alive.
i need it, true,
but it’s junk right now.
so save yourself,
don’t waste your time
to feed the hungry
on a timeless watch.

meat n’ bones,
i chew them good.
you throw me food
i truck it in.
three bites chewed
i am chock-a-block full.

but do you care
how i truly feel
when throw-ups near
to eat once again?
true, i need some food,
but more i need
is love from you.