Contemplations on the Odu Ika Ofun

A barking dog charging towards a stranger
May seem a dangerous threat
Even when their only goal is to eventually unleash a

Torrent of gentle face licking
Playful banter can often be misconstrued for malice
When one reflexively reacts without
Deeper understanding and clarity of intent
A dogs language is not our own and
If misunderstood leads us to the
Wrong conclusion