Poems (Geisse)/Answer to "The Under Dog"

by Mary A. Geisse

ANSWER TO "THE UNDER DOG."

(A poem published in "The Press.")

If your heart goes out to the under dog
 Then hasten to find a stick,
And lay it upon his conquering foe
 With a resounding lick.

Of what avails your pity,
 To rid him of his foe?
If your heart goes out to the weaker dog
 Go strike for him a blow.

Deeds, my friend, in the struggle of life
 Are the shots that are sure to tell
For many a poor dog vanquished lies
 Who had scores to wish him well.