This poem was our shared reading today. One of the ways I use poetry in class is to introduce students to interesting words.

My Puppy Punched Me In the Eye
A Funny Pet Poem for Kids
by Kenn Nesbitt

My puppy punched me in the eye.
My rabbit whacked my ear.
My ferret gave a frightful cry
and roundhouse kicked my rear.

My lizard flipped me upside down.
My kitten kicked my head.
My hamster slammed me to the ground
and left me nearly dead.

So my advice? Avoid regrets;
no matter what you do,
don't ever let your family pets
take lessons in kung fu.

Copyright © 2009 Kenn Nesbitt
All Rights Reserved
From www.poetry4kids.com

An animated version of the poem: