Poems

Rachel the Rabbit

Hello Hello I’m Rachel the rabbit I was won at a raffle My future lay in the balance I was destined for the nasty butcher

Clare Savoca December 17, 2011

Ursula the Uakari

I have a bright red face Ursula the monkey No, I am certainly not embarrassed! I am a creation of God On the verge of

Clare Savoca December 13, 2011

Gerald the Groundhog

Marmota Monax in Latin Groundhog in common English Gerald the intellectual Woodchuck is my nickname ‘Marmotte’ in French, please! Early one February 2nd After the

Clare Savoca November 30, 2011

Fiona the Ferret

I am a clever burglar Fiona the thief Anything my little paws finds I diligently and cautiously hide I sleep for twenty hours Fiona the

Clare Savoca November 24, 2011

Choice

Today, I will live for You Despite wanting to care for Me I’ll seek to hear from You Choosing to overlook My physical pains Ignoring

Clare Savoca November 17, 2011

Freedom

Oh, for that perfect freedom Freedom to be free of the past Past mistakes, sins, and fears Fears that only hold us in slavery Slavery

Clare Savoca October 31, 2011