A Real Sheep-Dog Poem by Stephen Katona

A Real Sheep-Dog

Rating: 4.5


My name is 'pet',
And I surprised my vet.
When he saw a ewe,
Jump like a kangeroo.
He said, “This is the only sheep
To skip, dance and leap.”

Now the reason I'm so jolly,
Is I was brought up like a collie.
My sisters and brothers are white and black,
And I grew up as one of their pack.
I can hear some of you chuckling,
But I'm no ugly duckling,
Because as you can see,
I am who I want to be.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: animals
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
In Ullapool in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands Mairi McKenzie brought up a sheep called 'Pet' with her collie dogs. There is a wonderful youtube video of Pet jumping around with her canine siblings. This poem tells her tale from Pet's point of view.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Valsa George 23 March 2015

Enjoyed reading about this sheep that could 'skip, dance and leap'! Interesting Stephen!

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Hazel Durham 18 March 2015

Such a beautiful write with great rhyming and delightful charm!

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Stephen Katona 19 March 2015

Thank you Hazel.

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