The Snuffaluffagus

The Snuffaluffagus may be
The only pet for me
The only pet that I can get
Because the cost is free

I have a neighbor down the street
His name is Guffalus
He needs to give his pet away
His Snuffaluffagus

A Snuffaluffagus, you see
Is rather big to move
He likes to play my clarinet
And stay within a groove

He likes to talk about the things
That interest both of us
I’m grateful for the chance to own
A Snuffaluffagus

When Guffalus was out of town
I watched him for a week
We played the game of tag, you’re it
And lots of hide and seek

I dressed him in my father’s clothes
Until my dad complained
A Snuffaluffagus, you see
Is poorly potty trained

I’m glad that Snuffaluffagus
Is happy in his way
To sleep with me in my bedroom
And join me when I pray

I’m hoping mom and dad will see
The value of a pet
The Snuffaluffagus may be
Their best decision yet

To have a pet you really love
Is really quite a plus
That's why I recommend to you
A Snuffaluffagus.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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James Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 12:20 PM
I love your poem, I love snuffaluffagus and the word snuffaluffagus and I love your style of writing. Emilia : )
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 1:36 PM
you write best in this style. When you are quirky and fun. Very well metered, just really entertaining, Bryan!! fave.
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