Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Prehensile Tailed Porcupine - LP Zoo

This prehensile  tailed porcupine

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo

Is named for my tail with design

As a fifth limb helping me to

Maneuver my way through the trees.

I depend on my tail a lot

For a better balance with ease

When on the move or in one spot.

Being nocturnal I do tend

To be in the dark when I move,

And in the shadows I do blend

As I am in my active groove.

Do come and watch me move with skill

From place to place with rustling quill.