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All About Poets
A poet is for life
not just for Christmas Day.
Stroking a silky-haired poet
can soothe your troubles away.
A long-haired breed of poet
should always be kept well-groomed.
Keep their sleeping-quarters
in a draught-free part of the room.
Do not indulge your poet
with titbits from your plate.
Encourage regular exercise
to avoid excessive weight.
It is generally thought unhealthy
to have poets in your bed.
Be sensitive about disposal
once your poet is dead.
Sorry, I meant to say ‘pet’.
© Trevor Parsons
Originally published in The Jumble Book, Macmillan, and in Hear Here! published by Hands Up Books (pbk) and then Poet and Painter (hbk)
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