They’ll buy a hamster
for their ten-year-old,
But dislike squirrels,
field mice and rats.
Sane adults only go for
dogs and cats.
Rabbits, maybe. No birds or lizards: That’s
Just crazy – but
some folk will not be told.
They bought a gerbil for
their eight-year-old.
That’s not really a rat – and, come on, eight?
Mind you, Tom did suggest
they buy a mate
For “Johnny”. Bloody hell, that’s not a great
Idea, son. No, that pet shop have sold
Us all the pets they’re
going to. You’re old
Enough now, both of you
– so just be told!
