Violent blows—snap your finger! Once more

There is the wag of his tail.

Watchful he sits at your side in repose

Loyal before you he stealthily goes

Eager to champion your cause with your foes

Told by the wag of his tail.

Friendship may fade and earth's love may grow cold

Chains such as these oft are flimsiest mold,

Love of the dog for his master will hold

Long as the wag of his tail.