Now a porcupine makes a passable pet
Though he sneezes and snorts if his prickles get wet.
So bathe him with caution and dry him with care,
Shampoo well his whiskers and massage his hair.
He's tender and loving, a fair dinkum friend,
Whose sweet dispositon I well recommend.
There's no need to sing him asleep of a night,
Just tell him a story and tuck him in tight.
He'll scare away lap dogs, cockraches and rats,
And frighten the life out of unwary cats.
He likes pickled parsnips, baked bananas and bread,
But one word of warning - keep him out of your bed!