some poems about animals

1.

Tortoises are slow.
Especially in snow.

If they are claustrophobic,
every day is stressful.

2.

The sloth takes hours
to make a cup of tea.

Then it is cold
and not worth drinking.

3.

Imagine if you were a bird that was afraid of heights.

4.

A whale, being clever,
has an idea for a lever...
but a lack of digits and thumbs
makes it glum.

5.

Hark to the sound of the howler monkey.
Evicted weekly on account of noise,
his neighbours are constantly
throwing their toys.

6.

There once was a dodo
and then there wasn't.
They were not quite as cunning as for instance the fox.

7.

A lion's tongue can lick the the gloves off your hand.
So if you have one for a pet,
keep it at arm's length,
though playful it may be.

8.

This oyster is bored and would like to move,
maybe see a bit of the world.
Unfortunately, he is stuck to this bit of the world.

9.

Ethanay the fish was interested in hang gliding.
So she invented a dry suit to go on land.

The patent was stolen by an evil salamand.

10.

If you have a tiger under your bed,
it's best to be careful where you tread.

Some people might say it's best kept outdoors
but the thorns can be rough on a tiger's paws.

11.

Porcupines are nervous when on blind dates.
Maybe because of their prickly nature,
or just because they don't know what to say.

12.

Dung beetles don't have it easy.
Some call their living sleazy.

13.

The sole today feels somewhat flat,
for it is a dreary Sunday
and he has lost his hat.

14.

A butterfly fell in love with a bee.
But alas - his dancing ability was somewhat lacking.