My New Best Friend

I wrote this poem/story tonight while I was laying in bed (my best thinking time). If I could figure out how to illustrate it, publish it, and give some of the proceeds to a shelter, I would. But for now I'll just post it on my dog blog for your reading pleasure. Oh, and forgive the punctuation and stuff -- just kind of wrote it as it came to me and didn't really worry about proper grammar.

"My New Best Friend"
I'm going on a walk today to search for my best friend –
Someone who'll laugh and play with me
And love me without end

I start out toward my neighbor's pond,
Whistling as I go.
I stoop down by the water's edge
And peer down deep below.

I see a fish just swimming by.
His scales are shining bright.
I wonder if he'll be my friend.
I think that he just might!

"Mr. Fish, oh, Mr. Fish,"
Will you be my best friend?
Will you laugh and play with me
And love me without end?

Bubbles rise from where he lurks,
I think as if to say,
"Sorry, kid, you're much too dry."
And then he swims away.

I keep on walking on my trek,
Humming a sweet tune.
I hear a flutter in the sky,
Look up and see a loon.

"Mr. Bird, oh, Mr. Bird,"
Will you be my best friend?
Will you laugh and play with me
And love me without end?

The loon looks down and flaps his wings,
A language of his own.
"Sorry, kid, although you're nice,
I'd rather be alone."

My walk goes on, a lonesome hike.
A car comes down the drive.
My mom rolls down the car's window,
Asks if I want a ride.
"I hear you're looking for someone
Who'll love you without end.
I think I know just where to go
To find your new best friend!"

We drive a few miles down the road,
Somewhere I've never been.
Mom parks the car and out we go.
I cannot help but grin.

I hear them barking from the lot.
It's louder from within.
The woofs and yips call out to me,
"Yes, I'll be your best friend!"

I run my hands along the bars,
Each grate and every rung
Until I see my special pup.
I think I've found the one!

"Mr. Dog, oh, Mr. Dog, will you be my best friend?
Will you laugh and play with me
And love me without end?"

I see the twinkle in his eyes
And how his tail does wag.
I know he thinks I'm super-cool, though I don't mean to brag!

My mom and I bring puppy home.
My journey's now complete.
I found my new best friend today,
and boy does it feel neat!