Can you guess what pet I am ?

She's just one of six !

I’m black & white an adored family pet, can you guess what I am?

A killer whale? An unlikely tale! 

A friesian cow? I can’t see how!

A zebra braying? What are you saying? 

A piebald pony? You’re a phony!

A panda bear? Well I do declare! 

A stinky skunk? You must be drunk!

A speckled hen? Try again! 

A feathered magpie? Although I try, I can’t fly!

A little clown-fish? Not my dish! 

A pet rat or cat? I’ll have none of that!

And don’t say giant ant-eater, goat, stoat, 

lemur, rabbit, pig, penguin or warty tree frog!

My name’s Tilly, sometimes a silly-billy 

and I’m a cute little Shi-tzu dog!

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

What a delightful poem, Tom! Among all those other black and white creatures, the pup is the one who will be there waiting anxiously for your return at night, maybe even bringing you your slippers. Loved the rhyme scheme, too, it helped make the poem smile.

[Tom]

Thank you Joyce for such a nice review !

[Neville]

hey man.. is she yours.. I hope so after loosing ya bunny way back.. I so hope you lot have got a new furry friend.. a faithful one at that... whether or not.. ya certainly got me buzzin my friend twas like scrolling down a poetic strobe light...... Ah.. I just noticed when you first posted this fine bit o poetry.. forgive me Tom... must be jet lag or summat.... N

[Tom]

Thanks my friend... Yes she is Neville, still very much alive, bouncing and full of beans!!

[Neville]

Good to hear that Tom.. I did feel daft when I found out how long ago you originally posted this fine post... Neville

[Joiedevivre]

really excellent! this should be animated, i can 'see' every blissfully imagined line.

[Tom]

Thank you indeed Joiedevivre !

[Lyn Anderson]

Ummm, I probably shouldn't comment except to say, I have a contest on best pet story you might want to check out.

[Tom]

Thank you once more KL for your kindly visit!

[BlackRose]

NICE! I really like this. Love dogs and had some in my time. And are still around some these days.

[Tom]

Thank you BlackRose !

[TL Boehm]

Nicely done! I'm a fan of dogs - since oh forever

[Tom]

Than you TL!

[gabrielle]

"she's just one of six" wow.
i love reading pieces about pets especially dogs. Your style is funny and it definitely show your love of pets.

[Tom]

Thank you gabrielle, we are all just one big happy family !

[Hotwater]

Most amusing... well thought out... *applause*!

*bird*

[Tom]

Thank you Hotwater bird !

[SyberRose]

Loved this Tom...makes me think of my sister in laws little toy poodle named Lily...she jumps around like a rabbit and she won't let them take her for a walk they have to carry her ha...a real diva...Enjoyed...:)

[Tom]

Thank you SyberRose, yes indeed Tilly & Lily are two little Divas for sure ! (but so lovable unlike their human counterparts !)

[Gleb Zavlanov]

A very adorable, delightful poem. The second line was hilarious! :D. Loved every single part of it and added it to my favorite's so it will forever stay with me. Great job!

[Tom]

Thank you Gleb !