Nonet Poetry/ Too Much Love

I am hiding from my dog tonight. (9 syllables)

Sometimes he gets too close to me. (8 syllables)

I feel we need alone time. (7 syllables)

He scratches at the door. (6 syllables)

Gives a little whine. (5 syllables)

I need more time. (4 syllables)

Go away. (3 syllables)

Okay. (2 syllables)

Come. (1 syllable)