You dare not mess, with Cisco 'less, you want to feel his bite.
        This 4-year old, is nice we're told, when sound asleep each night. 
        He's strong as bull, could prob'ly pull, a tooth if given chance.
        Has rap he's bad; is always mad; will bite at slightest glance.
        Stubborn as mule; ready to duel; with other barking breeds
        Keep closed your gate, else out he'll skate, to fill his simple needs.
        Will eat canned food, and all else good; 
        has appetite of bear.
        Has many skills, like possum kills; 
        for cats he does not care.
        All kids he likes, will eat their bikes; 
        prefers to run from broom.
        Loves tetherball; for treats loves call; 
        but give him ample room. 
        What now to do, with baby due; go buy a leash more strong!
        Must take more care, with Cisco there, and pray they'll get along.
        At Arrington, his reign is done; new head will rule the land.
        He'll have to play, fiddle today; no longer have command!
        So flop your ear; they will not hear; you're just a dog they found.
        Must now play ball, else they'll call, for van to come from pound.
        Dedicated October 7, 2002 to the Carrillos and their dog, Cisco, by Nick Acevedo.