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A Lime Named Rick

pet care can be complicated

By Jenna SediPublished 4 years ago • Updated 4 years ago • 1 min read
gouache + pencil illustrations by me

I rescued a pet lime and named him Rick.

He didn't bark or hiss but learned one trick.

He had a knack for growing fuzzy brown spots,

Just like a giraffe, all necked in knots.

Sour as a lemon, he was, and he made me oh so sick.

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Jenna Sedi

What I lack in serotonin I more than make up for in self-deprecating humor.

Zoo designer who's eyeballs need a hobby unrelated to computer work... so she writes on her laptop.

Passionate about conservation and sustainability.

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    Written by Jenna Sedi