Pets

PETS I am upset: When I asked Dad for a pet He raucously laughed, Told me I was daft, And repeated my request To every guest - Who was thoroughly amused Making me embarrassed and confused! If it's not absurd to want a bird, Nor funny to ask for a bunny, Normal to wish for a goldfish, Natural of course to yearn for a horse, Acceptable to be moany for a little pony, Even at that to desire a cat, or a rat, or a dog or a frog, For goodness sake Even a snake! Why then is it so preposterous To ask for a Rhinoceros? I am confused.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/19/2016 12:50:00 AM

Hi Khanya, I was reading your comments below... Thank you for the reply to my old comemnt. LINDA

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/22/2015 3:56:00 AM

- Hello Khanya :) - Autumn is a great time to write and read poems :) - I welcome you to the P - Soup, with your great first poem :) - Hope you will have a nice time here with us - Best wishes and good luck - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Khanya Solvitt
Date: 10/28/2015 2:49:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise and thanks for your welcome. Everyone is so friendly and encouraging which is so delightful and not what I am used to on another site where you can be ripped to pieces (not related to poetry)! Conclusion: Poets are nice people and therefore I am glad to be here! Thanks Khanya

Skat A

Date: 10/16/2015 10:37:00 AM

Hi Khanya, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Khanya Solvitt
Date: 10/28/2015 2:56:00 AM

Hi Skat, I wrote along reply but it seems to have disappeared and I now cannot remember what I said other than I love your name as it is a term of endearment in Afrikaans! I feel a cheat as I have never considered myself as a poet but have loved playing with words in rhyme form! I am old and now that I am sorting through life's mess I have found poems written over the years which has encouraged me to write again! Originally I wanted to collate all the children's poems into a book for my sister to illustrate, but she is now far away and probably not interested! Now I have the internet again I look forward to reading your poems. Love Khanya

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/16/2015 10:28:00 AM

Khanya, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Khanya Solvitt
Date: 10/28/2015 2:36:00 AM

Sorry for delay in answering - had internet problems!! Thanks for the friendly welcome and I am sure I shall enjoy it here along with feedback, and shall enjoy other peoples' poetic contributions. Love Khanya