A Prickly Situation
Portia the Porter
transported the porcupine
supporting its rear end with grace.
Thought Portia the Porter,
‘I think that they oughta
consider a prickle-proof case.’
transported the porcupine
supporting its rear end with grace.
Thought Portia the Porter,
‘I think that they oughta
consider a prickle-proof case.’
This poem is copyright (©) Joan Riordan 2026
About the Writer
Joan Riordan
Joan Riordan is an educator with decades of experience. She enjoys writing for children, taking long walks and baking. You can see more of her poetry in print in Things We Eat, What is a Family?, Clara's Kooky Compendium of Thimblethoughts + Wonderfuzz and online in Tyger Tyger magazine and The Dirigible Balloon.
