A New Poem

I'm writing a poem for Constance, a new one just for her. I hope that I'm inspired to write on a subject she'd prefer. Now let me see, what 's new with me? Oh yes, it is my pet. Well not really mine, its Holly's and I was conned you bet. She's trying to sell her house and so she's dressing it up with style. She called to ask if I'd baby sit her big plants for a while. I have seen them. They're overgrown and in need of a bit of care. I understood the reason why she wanted them out of there. Then she added as if an after thought, "Will you take Minnie too"? Did she say Minnie? I know her cats, so this one must be new. Well, I like kitties, so I replied, "Oh yes, that will be fun". I haven't replaced my last loved cat and am truly missing one. When she brought them over, I had forgotten how huge her big plants were. They filled the room so I asked if I might trim them a bit for her. "Yes Grandma", she said. "Do as you like and here is Minnies food." No cat of mine would have eaten that, but I didn't want to be rude. She went back to her car and I presumed she was bringing in her cat. She showed me her pet in its big cage. Her Minnie is a rat!! For Constance's new poem contest 2nd place