Here, Boy!

his white teeth shined
and his salivation gathered
in to a thick foamy pool
surrounding their points
his growl was not fierce
rather muffled and low
and he studied me closely
easing towards me
as though it was me
who might be likely
to attack and bite...
I stared him down
to show I was in control
and he tucked tail
and ran away
if only I were talking
about a dog...