Pets

Dog: You came to us from the local pound Cat: An opened door and in you bound Crow: We rescued you during a freezing rain Canary: You sang to us when we were in pain Guppy: Our oldest brought you home in a bowl Neon: One, two, three...we wanted a shoal Chick: For Easter you seemed the perfect bond Duck: You soon took over the children’s pond Our pets over the years have come and gone Our children, too. Now, we are alone Written February 21, 2021 For Charles Messina's Contest "List With a Twist"