Precious owner, could you please spare me a crumb? I'm still hungry.
You and your family feast at the table,
While I sit in my cage, feeling starved.
My barks are a plea.

Even with eyes closed, I smell the pizza.
Its aroma is intoxicating.
Paws on the bars, I yearn.
Owner, could you spare me a crumb?

You discard the crust, a wasted crumb.
My heart sinks.
If only...

I rock, I bark.
You laugh, waving a slice, teasing.

Cruel owner, could you spare me a crumb?
I promise, no more trouble.
No more accidents on the carpet.
I swear, just a crumb...

Laughter fills the air.
My ears droop, despair washes over me.
Then, a child approaches, a piece of crust in hand.

Hope flickers.
My tongue lolls out, my ears perk up.
The child's kindness shines.

Dear child, could you please spare me a crumb?