Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Whiskered Why - LP Zoo

Whiskers the way we seals check out
What's up (or down or to the side).
Puppy dog eyes and smiling snout
Are cute, but whiskers be the guide,
Sensors that detect and relay
Underwater changes of flow.
Is it a fish on which to prey?
Or danger, danger - doncha know!
Vision and hearing oft don't aid
In murky muffled waters  deep.
We're not left guessing, "What the (bleep)!"

With whiskers whisking, we seals do
Check you out at Lincoln Park Zoo.