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 !

[Rita L. Sev]

:) This poem made me smile, Tom! Clever incorporation of so many black & white animals, great rhythm ans rhyme - this would make a fun picture-book poem for kids!

[Tom]

Thank you Rita, yes indeed that's an idea !

[Relic]

Good one Tom. I never thought about how many animals were back and white before. You put this together perfectly.

[Tom]

Thank you Relic, yes indeed there are quite a few black/white animals and I'm sure I have far from named them all !

[DIVYA]

It must be so adorable...I can just imagine...never seen one.
You are lucky to have it.
A very delightful read!

[Tom]

Thank you Divya, do they not have the shi-tzu breed where you come from ?

[Sami Khalil]

I love dogs especially the small ones like Shi-tzu for I have a rat terrier...You have penned a cute and lovable poem like them...Bravo
Beware that you can't feed them chocolate for they get really sick...:)......

[Emmy]

I have a rat terrier also! They're the best;)

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right...Welcome...:)..........

[Tom]

Thank you both, yes indeed all dogs are awesome and you are quite correct Sami, chocolate is not nourishing for dogs ! ( although I'm very partial to it myself ! )

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha...So true...:).........

[Marie]

Shi-tzus are just about the cutest little dogs in the world...my neighbor has two...

[Tom]

Thank you Marie, they are indeed infectious we craters !!

[Hinoto]

OMG!! I love it. So cute. I was going to guess a dalmatian, but Shi-tzu is way better. I have a puppy that is part shi-tzu.

[Tom]

Thank you Hinote, shi-tzus are indeed cute and fun, though all dogs full, cross-breed or just plain old mongrels are make fantastic, loyal companions 1

[Great Aunt Astri]

I didn't realise there were so many black and white animals. The poem is lovely and very witty

[Tom]

Thank you Great Aunt Astri, neither did I and I'm sure there are a few more I missed out on ?

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Such a sweet tale! It's nice to get a break from all the "heavy" sometimes and just look through a window into someones life and see the joy of a family pet filled with absolute love, and surrounded by adoration. Bravo to you, my friend!

[Tom]

Thank you Girl Friday !

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Cool! This is cool. Tom. Haha! I am guessing while reading each line just to find the answer in the end. I love dogs of any breed. A Shi-tzu is really cute.
Enjoyable. Great!

[Tom]

Thank you dhaye-namic !

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is a fun piece to read, Tom... refreshing riddle!
Every pet holds something endearing that we adore about them.. and I know you cherish yours...
Adorable write!~xoxo~:)

[Tom]

Thank you Robbie !

[Robbie~xoxo~]

It's always a pleasure to read your work, Tom.~xoxo~:)