Animal Hamster Poems

In the children’s room at the public library
a porky hamster spends his days 
in a cage that barely accommodates him.
 
In so small a space...

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There once was an old hamster named Neil
Who, when he ate too large of a meal
Would rise from the table
And say he was able
But then...

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Hammy the Hamster had no particular talent that he knew.
He did have a long fat tail that spectacularly grew and grew
One day he fell into...

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I remember Dinky, a hamster family member of mine; I had, her as a kid; a golden teddy bear with, a heart the size of...

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The brown and white color on its thick fur makes brown one of my favorite colors. 
When it freezes and not moves, 
Laughter flows through my body. 
When...

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When I got my hamster, 
I was really happy. 
I couldn't keep my happiness in. 
I loved my hamster 
As much it can be loved...

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To "Spud" my special little hamster 

"Spud" - my little hamster in late April popped his clogs 
Now buried in a grave in the garden...

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When I was twelve
And summer break had just started
I wanted a hamster
My parents promised

I never got it

They said I asked about it
Way too much
And for...

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Hairy little rodent,
Happily nibbling seeds.
Hungry, he stuffs his cheeks,
Hoarding food for later.
Having rested all day,
He now proceeds to play.
Hear him now on his wheel.

Kim Merryman
2/17/17...

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with apologies to William Blake

Hamster! Hamster! Spinning 'round
As the chimes of midnight sound,
Must you run that wheel so late
When I'd rather take sleep's bait?

Your actions...

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