I think I need to get a dog.
He'd be my bestest friend.
I'd feed him and I'd take him out
But Mom can't comprehend.

So...

I think I need to get a cat.
So soft and cuddly.
I'd pet her and I'd bring her mice,
But Mom won't let it be.

So...

I think I need a guinea pig.
I'll train him to run mazes.
I'll water him and clean his cage.
Mom's eyebrow just a'raises.

So...

I think I need to get a lizard
I'll bring her grapes and flies.
She can run around my room,
But Mom won't compromise.

So...

I think I need to get a snake.
He'll be so calm and quiet.
I'll let him coil around my arm,
Mom thought that was a riot.

So...

I think I need to get a fish.
She will just swim around.
I'll watch her fins go back and forth,
But Mom gave me a frown.

So...

Sadly, I went to my room
To think of yet another
Pet that I would like to have
And too, would please my mother.

And...

There was a knock upon my door
And mom stood standing there.
I know you really want a pet,
So here's... A teddy bear.