The moon is full -
I 'd hoped for a meal
but she makes me
stay and heel

She says 'No killing!
You better behave!
My Mother is coming!
You need to go shave! '

Her Mother? Oh dear!
Now SHE's scary, you know
I'm covered in hair
but I've still a shadow!

Chuck Audette

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-wife-keeps-me-on-a-short-leash/