The World’s Best Dog

I wrote this poem for a Valentine’s Poetry Competition, hosted by The Little Thoughts Press back in February. The brief was to write a silly sonnet about something you really love! Mine was based on Shakespeare’s Sonnet Number 30

I didn’t win the overall prize, but was delighted to be voted Kid’s Choice Winner!

THE WORLD'S BEST DOG

My puppy's eyes are nothing like the sun,
His ears , they stick up like a sail,
His paws get so muddy whenever he runs,
That he's constantly leaving a trail.

I've seen clever puppies that jump and roll over,
But my dog would rather chase sticks,
And as for his breath, well it smells like a drain,
And he's constantly giving me licks!

He isn't too likely to win any prizes,
For hounds who are handsome and smart,
But so loyal a friend, you never did meet,
And he holds the first place in my heart.

Three cheers for my dog- so loyal and true,
Who shreds up your slippers and runs off with your shoe!

Why don’t you have a go at writing a silly sonnet?