Little Reena wanted a puppy <br />Said she'd do anything to get one <br />Her parents were against the idea <br />And promised to compensate her <br />With other gifts, goodies or toys <br />If only she'd stop all that noise <br />About wanting a squealing doggy <br />But Reena would have none of it <br />She in turn offered to do her bit <br />By not eating sweets for a week <br />And keeping her room very neat <br />Her Dad's heart melted and <br />He finally gave in and led <br />Her to a pet shop not far away <br />Within minutes she was all smiles <br />A tiny pomeranian wagged his tail <br />And the child was sure he wanted her <br />She jumped up and down as her Dad <br />Settled the bill and carried the dog off <br />In a special basket with a rubber bone <br />And other puppy accessories but <br />What they did not realise was that <br />Puppies need to be trained and soon <br />On reaching home Reena let the pup <br />Run loose and sure enough there were <br />Puddles all around the room - her Mom <br />Was not pleased as she had to mop up <br />The Dad rushed out to buy a Dog Book <br />Before he returned his slippers <br />Had been systematically chewed up <br />He could only see the soles and a <br />Very flustered little Reena in tears <br />' Dad I did not know that puppies <br />Can be more troublesome than babies <br />But please don't return him to the shop <br />I will help you and Mom to bring him up <br />I will train him to keep the house clean <br />You keep your footwear out of reach <br />And we will name him Puddles'<br /><br />Sandra Martyres<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/puddles-of-a-different-kind/
