Blending the Poetic Asides “free” prompt with the NaPoWriMo suggestion to write a poem about an animal. These haiku-ish thoughts are almost found poems, inspired by a search of free pets on Craigslist.

free to a good home

sweet Chinese water dragon

her name is Betty

black and white tegu

affectionate and pretty

if you love lizards

have to move for work

cannot take Mister Cuddles

cat who loves warm baths

five guinea pigs, free

but please keep them together

they are family