With a hop skip and a jump he’s off!
His silky, soft fur is the dark-devil of all colours
With his winter coat shedding to a brown, as light as bark on a gum tree.
His rich, blue eyes make everything glow with enthusiasm!
He’s a hug-chasing hairy hopper tearing like a tiger.
As you tenderly stroke him a little pink tongue pokes out
And touches your arm with a little tickle.
It’s like he’s in a magical world of his own!
He has special jumps, with a half twist, as he escapes being caught.
His unique Guinea-pig squeak sounds
As he enjoys a cage full of luscious green grass.
Although he fled many times I have managed to find him once again.
I nick-named him ‘Escape Artist’!
With food fit for a king.
He eats.
He sleeps.
That’s all he does.
But that’s the way I like him!