On a Fly Drinking Out of His Cup

by William Oldys. Performed by rhapsode Bob Gonzalez. William Oldys (14 July 1696 – 15 April 1761) was an English antiquarian and bibliographer. Nevertheless, American anthologist Oscar Williams found this poem worthy of inclusion in his classic collection, Immortal Poems of the English Language.

To a Dog

by John Jay Chapman. Performed by rhapsode Bob Gonzalez. John Jay Chapman (March 2, 1862 – November 4, 1933) was an American author, more known for essays and fiction than verse. Nevertheless, this poem to one of the most popular pets of all time is worth the listen.