So Said Voltaire

In an experimental fix A dog was turned a man In a few weeks! Soon it made his mark Instead of woof and bark Freed from dog's leash It turned selfish. Gone was its doggy sense Its loyalty and innocence Once out of reins It bared the human impatience. It trusted nobody nor had friend Just talked, its ears it didn't lend Always seeking profit and bargain At others' misery it felt no pain. It was seen with pity How losing its dogged dignity It stooped for the smallest compromise Man's hallmark and it was no surprise. So for all to see it's there The wisdom of Voltaire In saying straight and plain That he liked dogs more than men.