Why do dogs insist on barking in the middle of the night
Its not as though the cats are spinning yarns in the moonlight
Its not as though the late night possum races have commenced
And the coyotes took the best seats up along the fence
Its not as though there's anyone out there to be seen
Vagabonds or ne'er-do-wells or any in-betweens
Its not as though raccoons are playing tag among the trees
or peeling shingles from the roof and stealing them, so please
Tell me if you can, as I burn the outdoor light
Why do dogs insist on barking in the middle of the night