My Dog Is Not A Fascist

My Dog is not a fascist. 
He is a good dog. He does not care where you are from or what your gender is. 
He does not know what religion is.
These concepts do not exist or matter to him.

My Dog is not a fascist. 
He only cares about running and sniffing new scents. He wants to explore where the deer went.
He wants to chase the squirrels. 
If given the chance he will roll in some shit.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He does not want to own land. He just want to explore where he lives.
He does not want to privatize property. He has a few personal toys he enjoys, but likes sharing.
Simple pleasures for a magnificent creature.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He cares for me. He worries when I am sad.
He comes to my side when I am in need.
The offer of companionship without judgement.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He is incapable of xenophobia.
He barks to let strangers know his boundaries and then approaches for introductions.
Things which are new need to be sniffed and acknowledged.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He is afraid of loud beeps, bangs, and gunfire.
He loves children and is a friend to any he meets.
His flip-flopped ears stand out as a beacon of love.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He does not spread misinformation, outside of pretending he did not just get a treat. 
He does not act corruptly or confound the truth to push a violent narrative.
A warm sun spot for belly rubs is far more important.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He does not know what that means. I envy him.
He does not know that I only get to experiece a scant few years by his side.
These years are everything to him.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He has to live under fascism. He does not know it.
He has not let the State change him or make him act differently.
A very good dog, through and through.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He is not violent or greedy. He is not focused on punishing a fabricated enemy.
He does not consider others as less than him.
Everyone can pet a belly or pass a snack.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He owns up to his mistakes and lets others take the lead.
He is good at running fast, but he he will never leave you behind.
Coming home means warmth, happiness, and comfort.

My Dog is not a fascist.
He will not call the authorities on others who think different than him.
He will start no wars. No one will be persecuted by him.
If given the chance he will roll in some shit.

My Dog is not a fascist. 
He is a good dog. He deserves everything good and more.
He loves everyone.
I strive to live up to his example.