The Best Pet!
Mackenzie Davis’ Community Photo Prompt
I want a pet!
And I want it now!
Well, what do you want?
I dunno…
But I sure don’t want a cow!!
Why not?
A tiny calf is so cute to pat…
It’d give you lots of milkshakes…
How about that?
Na!
I just want a pet…
I’m starting to sweat!
Calm down…
Deep breaths…
Well… how about a puppy or a parrot or a koi?
Are you crazy?
You’re starting to annoy!
But puppies are so cute and cuddly…
A parrot’s so colourful and chatty…
Some golden koi might bring you prosperity…
I don’t care!
I want a pet…
And I want it now!
It has to be cute
But not a cow!
Well… maybe a frisky kitten…
What?
I don’t wanna get clawed and bitten!
Settle down!
You’re acting like a clown!
Remember our trip to the pet shop last week?
Yeah… as if I care!
Just listen…
My eye was caught by a pet so meek…
With an impish smile
She snoozed and dreamt…
She was fluffy with many a spiky quill…
Okay…
Sounds interesting… but still
What can she do?
She could go on adventures… swim… even climb a hill
A perfect match for one like you…
And when your hoglet’s done with it all
She can curl up tightly into a ball!
! !! ! !!! ! !!!! ! !!!!!
Author’s Note:
I’ve been wanting to write something for these abandoned photos from Mackenzie Davis’ Ekphrastic challenge a while back.
Inspired by: Donna Fox‘s and Natalie Wilkinson’s excellent photographs.
I’m curious to know the original tales behind Donna‘s and Natalie’s photos.
About the Creator
Angie the Archivist 📚🪶
Addicted to reading… especially fiction and recently poetry.
Personality of a Labrador.
Attention span of a gnat! 🙃
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Comments (10)
My son says his Hedgehog was the best pet he ever had. You paid a beautiful tribute to this cute little fellow.
Super cute! At first I said that to myself about the picutre. But after reading I can say the same about your piece too.
I like how you got the koi in there Angie! “fluffy with many a spiky quill” is my favourite line. I think a hedgehog would make a great pet😄
This is really cute! Hedgehogs are adorable, although I'm not sure a pet that could stab me is better than one that could scratch me. 😁
Great job! Loved it!
One of my favorites of yours! I think you found your match in this pet!
Such a fun read! Formatting it as a conversation was an excellent choice! And so lyrical! Delightful, Angie!
Enjoyed that. And, yes, we're very much at the "I want a pet" stage. Mermaid or unicorn would be the favourite :D
Awww, Sonic!! 🥰🥰🥰 I was really looking forward to reading a story with this photo but somehow, it was forgotten. I'm just so happy you used it! Your poem was so cute and adorable, just like Sonic! I loved the way it rhymed too!
Ahhhhh!!!! Angie this was soooo sweet and cute!! I absolutely adore this poem and the whimsical nature of it!! Also, I died of happiness to see you using the picture of my Sonic!! 🥰🥰 Like literally yelled, that's my hog!! 🤣🤣 (May have rattled my husband in the process... 🤣🤣🤣🤣)