Pussy cats here and bow wows there,

Felines and canines every where,

They meow and bark and rent the air,

Causing our ears so much despair.

I have no cat or dog you see,

All our neighbours share with me,

Their noise and their nocturnal ways,

Silence would be a welcome craze.

What is there to cause perplex,

Say ‘no’ to them in housing complex,

On their noise and fuss just lift the lid,

You’ll just be so glad you did.

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