Inspired by shown picture of my youngest granddaughter as a child and her pet, Milo.

That moment remembered so
Forever kept in my heart
She and dear pet sweet Milo
Were friends who would never part

She'd tell him her secrets then
He'd wiggle his pinky nose
Eyes showing he'd understand
Into her pocket she rose

One day as all gerbils do
Milo an angel now prayed
She grew up and mem'ries flew
Except for one who had stayed

She found Milo's picture where
It came from she never knew
Got dressed and she brushed her hair
Then down the street she flew

Out of breath she walked on in
Straight to the gerbils she went
One looked just like dear Milo
All that she had she spent

Now she tells her secrets to
A little gerbil so sweet
His name now is Milo Two
Lettuce his fav'rite treat


Jane Noponen Perinacci