Local Youth Honored For Pet Poetry

A local youngster has been recognized for her poetry.

Paris, a seventh grader who lives in Palm Harbor, was recently announced as a winner in the 5th Annual Pets Add Life Children's Poetry Contest through the American Pet Products Association. The contest is open to students across the nation and one student is awarded per grade category.

As a winner Paris, who attends Carwise Middle School, received $250 and an additional $1,000 scholarship for her school to spend on pet-related education.

Paris' winning poem is below:

A Pet is A…

A pet is not just “some animal”

A pet is a friend

A loyal, fun-loving, carefree friend

A friend who loves you.

A pet is a friend who won’t judge you,

Harm you in any way,

And a friend who will not taunt you.

A pet is a friend who may not talk

But they always listen

A friend who is quiet

But will do their best to understand.

A pet is a friend who is taken for granted

But also a friend in which we share an eternal bond

A friend who has a home in our hearts.

A pet is a friend who we love

And a pet who loves us back.