Sense Sonnet - Pumper

First Pumpkin - LP Zoo

In the yard I see something new
This young rhino's not seen before,
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
A big round ball all orange galore.
Mom says it's called a pumpkin and
Comes around this time of the year.
Just why, Mom does not understand.
I check it out since it is here.
I look, I lick, I touch, I sniff.
I do not want to act too brash.
Just a matter of when, not if,
This pumpkin I am gonna smash.

I watch the visitors watching me,
Waiting for smashing soon to be.