.5. My Bitten Finger Poem by David Threadgold

Much bolder than a lion
As crafty as a fox
That little furry hamster
I took home in a box

In the pet shop looking cuddly
Picked quickly didn’t linger
I should have seen the warning signs
When it bit my middle finger

I picked it for its cuteness
Dark brown with bright red eyes
I pointed out the one I’d picked
Imagine my surprise

It reared up where I pointed
Its whiskers started twitching
Then bit into my finger
For sure it needed stitching

The owner thought it funny
I tried to shake it free
This furry little ball of fluff
Had certainly picked me


© 2008 David Threadgold
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