Tommy and The Squidge
Tommy was the ruler over all that he could see;
The beds and dishes all were his, and all the toys were free.
Of treats and snacks, he claimed them all, and wolfed them down with glee;
And picked the lap on which to lie and sleep so peacefully.
For many years he reigned supreme, and planned to never end;
For Tommy’s world was as he wished, on this he could depend.

But suddenly the Squidge arrived, invading Tom’s domain;
He’s short and long, with silky hair, and Toby is his name.
He plays with all of Tommy’s toys and sleeps in Tommy’s bed;
And eats Tom’s food and steals the snacks and wants to rule instead.
Squidgy has the world upset and Tommy is chagrined;
But even though he rules no more, his love he’ll not rescind.