Reptilian Fashion
CAUTION: this poem looks at upsetting themes related to animal crueltyWe don’t need to know
about *RETA’s campaign
the reptiles complained
We don’t need to know
if they’re clubbed on their heads
the lizards all said
We don’t need to know
if they’re skinned while alive
the snakes all connived
We don’t need to know
if they’re crushed into tanks
the crocodiles swanked
We do need to dress
mighty fine all the time
the reptiles opined
with haute couture bags
and unscaly chic belts
made from fine human pelts
about *RETA’s campaign
the reptiles complained
We don’t need to know
if they’re clubbed on their heads
the lizards all said
We don’t need to know
if they’re skinned while alive
the snakes all connived
We don’t need to know
if they’re crushed into tanks
the crocodiles swanked
We do need to dress
mighty fine all the time
the reptiles opined
with haute couture bags
and unscaly chic belts
made from fine human pelts
(*RETA – Reptiles for the Ethical Treatment of Anthropoids)
This poem is copyright (©) Mark Bird 2024
About the Writer
Mark Bird
Mark lives in London but is originally from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is a teacher and children's writer. He has been published in Brian Moses' recent anthology: The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems as well as by Gill Education and The Caterpillar Magazine. His poem, “Halloween Date from Hell” is due to be published by Ventorros Press in 2022 and will be illustrated by Chris White. Mark has his own blog and website: www.dreambeastpoems.com
