The Best Pet!
Mackenzie Davis’ Community Photo Prompt
I want a pet!
And I want it now!
Well, what do you want?
I dunno…
But I sure don’t want a cow!!
Why not?
A tiny calf is so cute to pat…
It’d give you lots of milkshakes…
How about that?
Na!
I just want a pet…
I’m starting to sweat!
Calm down…
Deep breaths…
Well… how about a puppy or a parrot or a koi?
Are you crazy?
You’re starting to annoy!
But puppies are so cute and cuddly…
A parrot’s so colourful and chatty…
Some golden koi might bring you prosperity…
I don’t care!
I want a pet…
And I want it now!
It has to be cute
But not a cow!
Well… maybe a frisky kitten…
What?
I don’t wanna get clawed and bitten!
Settle down!
You’re acting like a clown!
Remember our trip to the pet shop last week?
Yeah… as if I care!
Just listen…
My eye was caught by a pet so meek…
With an impish smile
She snoozed and dreamt…
She was fluffy with many a spiky quill…
Okay…
Sounds interesting… but still
What can she do?
She could go on adventures… swim… even climb a hill
A perfect match for one like you…
And when your hoglet’s done with it all
She can curl up tightly into a ball!
! !! ! !!! ! !!!! ! !!!!!
Author’s Note:
I’ve been wanting to write something for these abandoned photos from Mackenzie Davis’ Ekphrastic challenge a while back.
Inspired by: Donna Fox‘s and Natalie Wilkinson’s excellent photographs.
I’m curious to know the original tales behind Donna‘s and Natalie’s photos.
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Inspired by Mackenzie Davis’ Community Photo Prompt.
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Comments (11)
This is so cute and love that you pay the respect due the mighty but small hedgehog! Well done on this and thank you for sharing it as part of my challenge! Well done.
My son says his Hedgehog was the best pet he ever had. You paid a beautiful tribute to this cute little fellow.
Super cute! At first I said that to myself about the picutre. But after reading I can say the same about your piece too.
I like how you got the koi in there Angie! “fluffy with many a spiky quill” is my favourite line. I think a hedgehog would make a great pet😄
This is really cute! Hedgehogs are adorable, although I'm not sure a pet that could stab me is better than one that could scratch me. 😁
Great job! Loved it!
One of my favorites of yours! I think you found your match in this pet!
Such a fun read! Formatting it as a conversation was an excellent choice! And so lyrical! Delightful, Angie!
Enjoyed that. And, yes, we're very much at the "I want a pet" stage. Mermaid or unicorn would be the favourite :D
Awww, Sonic!! 🥰🥰🥰 I was really looking forward to reading a story with this photo but somehow, it was forgotten. I'm just so happy you used it! Your poem was so cute and adorable, just like Sonic! I loved the way it rhymed too!
Ahhhhh!!!! Angie this was soooo sweet and cute!! I absolutely adore this poem and the whimsical nature of it!! Also, I died of happiness to see you using the picture of my Sonic!! 🥰🥰 Like literally yelled, that's my hog!! 🤣🤣 (May have rattled my husband in the process... 🤣🤣🤣🤣)