Here’s the story of a dog who sails a sloop

Of a dog who predicts weather conditions no matter how much pea soup

Of a dog who navigates her way through the trickiest of seas

From gale winds a blowin’ to the gentlest ladies’ breeze

How can that be…a dog who can sail a boat?

Such an idea….oh how remote

Ah, but it’s true though only 1 year old

She comes from a long lineage of seafaring pups, we’re told

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With a nose to spread warnings

She can predict severe seas in the morning

Listen my friends for a forecast off the cuff

How are the seas today Lily?

She says they’re, “RUFF, RUFF, RUFF”

Her message to boys and girls all over the land

Play hard, play smart and you must understand

Good seamanship is as important as good sportsmanship all the while

Say thank you, say great game with a wet lick and a smile

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Who knows what the future might bring

This summer, fall, winter or spring

Perhaps we’ll have the first winning pup

Competing for the illustrious Americas Cup

 

Mother's Day 2001