Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Wintering Couple

Me and the Missus Porcupine

Are spending winter in the den,

Empty of the kids by design,

Shipped them all off to Uncle Ben.

Gin soaked hot toddies we do boil

To keep our bones warm from chill.

Playing pinochle I'm the foil,

The Missus is the champion still.

We both love cuddling in sack,

Meshing the spiny parts with care.

Of course when warm weather's back,

Again all family affair.

More family we'll likely get.

We're working on next porcupette.