Gerbil madness

Furry fireworks,

Fast, fierce

Full of fizz,

The gerbils dart.

They spin,

Sprint,

Scatter sawdust like snow.

Their feet are fluffy

But flighty

They dig like dogs—

Deep, darting,

Disappearing.

They Dig

And dig

And

Dig.

Their eyes are stars,

Their tails are scribbles,

Their squeaks are secrets

Only they understand.

(And) I love them,

I do

Even when they poo in their food bowl twice.