Having A Pet (Poetry Object Poem Project)

Version 1: What Animal is Perfect for You?

by Diyana Gonzalez

We all dream of a pet to call our own,

Some creature to take refuge in our home,

Having an animal companion to love is what we desire,

But choosing a pet that connects is hard to acquire.

A pet is something we must connect, a bond so true,

So what animal is a perfect for you?

First, there’s the dog, energetic, loving and sweet,

They are the perfect companion for a family treat,

Faithful, loyal and will stay with you until the end,

It’s no wonder these canines are known as “Man’s Best Friend”.

Then there’s the cat with its musical purr,

It rubs against your leg with its soft, smooth fur,

Its large, cute eyes will make you go smitten,

You’ll definitely want to cuddle with an adorable little kitten.

Parrots are beautiful birds, which knows how to talk,

They amuse you with their unique chirps and songful squawks,

Their beautiful, vivid feathers is something you admire,

Yet, the saltine crackers are something they desire.

A goldfish, which doesn’t do much,

Isn’t a pet you can pet or touch,

It loves to swim around in a large, watery tank,

Showing off its sparkling orange scales on its flank.

Hamsters and Guinea Pigs feel like cotton balls,

They can fit in your hands, and are quite small,

Stuffed in its pouches will be treats,

It squeaks happily when its given food to eat.

The ferret loves to scamper across the ground,

It sniffs everything, meeping all around,

Whenever it has energy to spare,

It plays about without a care.

Bunnies are adorable, small tuffs

Of brown, black, grey or white fluff,

They merrily hop through the lawn,

Eating veggies from dusk till dawn.

Tarantulas

Snakes, Turtles and Frogs are cool critters to get,

They’re quite easy to handle, nothing to fret,

Despite how slow, quick or jumpy these creatures can be,

They enjoy resting in their cages, in peace and tranquility.

Finally, the tarantula may look scary,

But they’re calm insects that are cute and hairy,

It’s delicate body and eight legs softly treading,

Over her shimmering, silky webbing.

We all dream of a pet to call our own,

Some creature to take refuge in our home,

A pet that will cheer us up and lick the salty tears away,

An animal that will brighten our darkest days.

A pet that fills our lives with undying joy and love so true,

So what animal is a perfect for you?

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Version 2: Pet Peeve

by Diyana Gonzalez

We all dream of a pet to call our own,

Some creature to take refuge in out home,

But when you walk into a shelter, all too soon you will find

Yourself saying, “I must be out of my mind!”

First, there’s the dog, sweet, loving and full of cuddles,

But if you don’t take him out, you’ll be stepping in his puddles,

He digs up your yard and barks while you try to sleep,

He lies around in a big, smelly heap.

Then there’s the cat with her musical purr,

Yet she sheds no less than three tons of fur,

Your new curtains, fabric and books are torn to shreds,

She stakes claims to every chair, carpet and bed.

The parrot is a beautiful bird who knows how to talk,

But he keeps you up all night with his annoying squawks,

There’s no way you’ll catch him if he gets free,

And you’re feeding him almost constantly.

A goldfish, which doesn’t do much,

She dies almost instantly at any touch,

You’re making daily trips to the fish store,

To find one to replace the one from before.

Hamsters, guinea pigs and ferrets may look cute,

But these cuddly cotton balls are quite a brute,

They nibble, bite and cause a large mess,

Keeping their cages maintained causes a lot of stress.

Bunnies are adorable, always wiggling their nose,

But their uncontrollable breeding habit easily shows,

Keeping them contained is a must,

They shyly hop away from those they doesn’t trust.

Then there are Snakes, as cool as they may be,

Is a serpent you don’t want wandering free,

Turtles and Frogs aren’t something you should fret,

But not caring for them will be something you’ll regret.

Finally, tarantulas may look scary,

But they’re calm insects that are cute and hairy,

But if you loose this insect’s sight,

A sickening squish will get you to scream in fright.  

Sure a pet may sound like a lot of fun,

But be forewarned—you’re really in for one!

Be prepared for a lot of noises, headaches and stress,

And make sure you’re all set for a big mess!

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These are two different poem versions, about having a pet, for my Poetry Object Project. The first poem version is about the benefits, positives and great outcomes of having a pet (the joys, excitement and fun of having a pet); while the second version is the downside and negatives of obtaining a pet (emphasizes more on the handwork and responsibility in having a pet).