Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

My Goat Susie - Pet

My favorite pet was Susie the goat
who had the softest pure white coat 
We purchased her when she was in kid
the newborns copied what Susie did
They devoured the grass, each on a tether
but stayed in the shed in inclement weather 
Susie's favorite food was ripe bananas
but she'd nibble the washing, even pa's pyjamas!
She gave us many pints of sweet goats milk
which was creamy white and smooth as silk
It's been many years since I lost my pet
Susie was a birthday gift I'll never forget!

*****We lived on a small holding and I asked for a goat for my 13th birthday****

Write a poem about your favorite pet living or not poetry contest
Sponsor Regina Riddle
10/10/19

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Panagiota Romios October 11, 2019 at 9:37 AM Jan...terrific write! Unique. PR

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2019 at 7:52 PM this is freaking fantastic, Jan. Did you score a first place? I hope so. Congratulations. Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 3:55 AM No I got 3rd but am happy to be on the list, I wrote it at the last minute and closed the contest, the results were out very soon after:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta October 10, 2019 at 7:51 PM Luckily, you survived being the butt of the goat! Well done! Aloha! Rico Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 3:55 AM Lol rico:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin October 10, 2019 at 7:04 PM What a sweet poem Jan, goats are so cute, it's so fun to watch baby goats jumping, congratulations on your winning placement! Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 3:56 AM They are just like new born lambs it was so lovely to see them Gambol about in the garden:-) Hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish October 10, 2019 at 6:08 PM As you probably know there is a song at the end of every seder "One Little Goat" Thanks for sharing your feelings about another sentient being! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 3:57 AM I wasn't aware matthew, I will Google it:-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner October 10, 2019 at 5:59 PM I was never lucky enough to have a pet goat, she sounds like a super pet, Jan! Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:02 AM She was so lovely:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour October 10, 2019 at 5:40 PM Oh sweet Susie, what a wonderful pet for you Jan. I loved your poem and congrats on your winning placement. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:04 AM Thanks so much Ann:-) hugs Jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose October 10, 2019 at 3:28 PM You were lucky to have such an exotic goat dear lady, you should watch the movie called Stone Boy on Netflix, its about a boy who helps 3 pets survive. Congrats on your win Jan, a delightful poem at that. Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:06 AM I'll check out the film thanks pixie:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus October 10, 2019 at 3:11 PM I love this lovely, cute poem, Jan, and am by the impressed rhymes. We used to have goats on the farm, but none of them were really treated as pets. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs // paul Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:10 AM Thanks so much Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy October 10, 2019 at 2:31 PM Love it! CONGRATS on your win, Jan. Janice Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:11 AM Thanks janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 10, 2019 at 12:18 PM - A really special pet, Jan :) - I always wanted a lamb ... but I didn't want a sheep ... nor eat it when it got too big ... I never got my "baby lamb" which "should always be small and cute" :))) - A lovely poem, congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:13 AM Oh I could never eat any of our animals we had 2 pigs called pin my and pork and also chickens:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Terry October 10, 2019 at 12:17 PM Congrats on your winning poem, Jan. To this day, I want to raise goats for milk and companionship. They seem such characters. You were fortunate to have Susie and her kids to entertain you and provide sweet milk. Hugs. Janece Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:14 AM They make wonderful pets:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green October 10, 2019 at 10:11 AM This was cute Jan. What a fun poem to read and picture in my mind. Congrats on you placement ion the contest Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:15 AM Thanks Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Adams October 10, 2019 at 9:54 AM how cool that must have been to have a pet goat...such an adorable write, congrats on your win :) hugs Jan Allison October 11, 2019 at 4:16 AM Thanks Sandra, :-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith October 10, 2019 at 8:42 AM A lovely sweet poem Jan, congrats. :) Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 9:43 AM Thanks gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Anna Hopper October 10, 2019 at 8:22 AM Oh I love it! I can picture her perfectly! Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 9:43 AM I have pics of me feeding the kids, they were so sweet, when they were lille we used to take them for a walk along the road, we made a fun sight:-) hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh October 10, 2019 at 7:19 AM What a great memory, Jan. Loved it and thanks for entering. Congrats and bless you sweet lady, Love - Gina Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 7:27 AM Thanks Regina, you must have been waiting for my entry to close the contest as you judged it quickly, :-) , thanks for my placement:-) Hugs Jan xx

Heidi Sands October 10, 2019 at 6:52 AM This is a great one Jan. Susie sounds so sweet :) Jan Allison October 10, 2019 at 6:59 AM When we got her we'd not been told she was in kid but from her bulging sides it was very evident and a few weeks later we were blessed with 2 lovely kids. The original owners lived in a terraced house with a paved yard so our small holding must have been heavenly for her and the kids:-) hugs Jan xx