I wish I could paint pretty pictures,
To go along with my words that rhyme.
But alas I haven’t the talent,
And find I also do not have the time.

I went to a couple of friends of mine,
To see maybe what they could do.
They said just get some supplies for us,
We will be very glad to help you.

I hurried to the local art store to buy,
All of the supplies they would need.
I was sure with their combined talent,
Somehow, they were going to succeed.

I made sure I picked up some cat food,
At the pet store so they all could eat.
Picked up a bunch of catnip too,
Because that, is their favorite treat.

Excited . . . I drove back home and,
Put the art supplies on the table.
I assured them all there is no hurry,
Just try to do it when you’re able.

I guess I should have not given,
Them any of the catnip at all.
Soon they were running around
The room, everyone having a ball.

I wonder can they really paint,
I guess we will have to wait and see.
Suddenly they were rich and famous,
With their names on a marquee.

What to charge for their paintings,
Can you imagine the sight.
Giving out paw prints as autographs,
You see . . . my friends can’t write.

But they did offer to help me,
I am sure that is what they said.
I wonder . . . did I just imagine it,
Or did they just want to be fed.

© Brenda Sparkman
May 19, 2005

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