Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Pets

I grew up with a parakeet
And dog, both loyal pets.
We also had a turtle,
‘Bout as homey as it gets.

My single days when I moved out
Were petless by design.
I relished all the freedom
(Like to travel), which was mine.

Once married I was stunned the day
My husband found a cat.
He brought it home with litter box
And food and that was that.

She lived with us for several years
And then got sick and died.
Our kids arrived and with no pets
We all seemed satisfied.

I don’t regret my lack of pet
And yet I understand
Why people feel the need for them,
A comfort close at hand.

Still, all the effort that’s required –
The walks, the food, the vet – 
Reminds me why I’m quite content
To live without a pet.

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Bill Baker May 13, 2022 at 5:08 PM A good point of view for a person without a pet. To each their own, but please be responsible if you decide to have a pet; love and care for it or them. Thanks, Bill Thanks for sharing your views on life through your lovely poetry, Irene. It's always a joy to read how your thinking goes. :-) Hugs, Bill

Maurice Rigoler May 4, 2022 at 12:50 PM I'm convinced that some people should never have a pet, cat, dog, bird, etcetera.They lack two fundamental requisites: love and patience. And it's worse when they have children! My present dog will be my last. My biggest worry is what if I go first. Who will care for him as with the same love and patience I have? / Maurice

Caren Krutsinger May 4, 2022 at 11:07 AM "I don’t regret my lack of pet And yet I understand Why people feel the need for them, A comfort close at hand." Lovely!

Rico Leffanta May 3, 2022 at 11:06 AM I don't see any difference between a pet owner and a slave owner. Watching AFV on TV, I can not imagine how anyone would allow an animal in their home! Every animals deserves the right to live their life among their own kind, so I enjoyed your poem! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins May 2, 2022 at 12:21 PM I have always had pets, my entire life. But now, I do not have one. I do miss them, but I am happy not to have the responsibilities at this stage of my life.