Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 The Emperor's "Clothes" - LP Zoo

As an emperor newt I do 

Have brightly colored "clothes" I wear

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.

I do have lots of fashion flair.

I have a ridged and bright orange head.

An orange ridge runs along my back,

Where rows of round orange bumps are spread

On a shiny background of black.

Should I be grabbed in threatful way,

I will secrete a poison that

Discourages my being prey

To grabbers in my habitat.

Of course I let my keepers be

Able to keep in touch with me.