The Porcupine

The timid, needled porcupine – Is always an exciting find;

Though they oft climb up in a tree – Because they want to avoid me;

Why should this creature climb away – With needles to keep me at bay;

Would I get close and stabbed, No Way! – I’d be a sliced human filet;

Sometimes I see a dog got close – Porcupine needles pierce their nose;

Being a porcupines close pal – Would not be possible at all;

Because you’d have to keep distant – Or those needles would stick your skin;

Poor porcupine! Safe from attacks – But destined, close friendships to lack.