Poetry : A Walk With My Dog

Level: Standard 1 & 2

 Poetry

A Walk With My Dog

By Alice Kinsley Matthais

My dog and I take a walk down the street,

And we say “hello” to people we meet.

There’s Mike the baker, outside of his shop.

As we get closer he tells us to stop.

He gives me a piece of freshly baked cake,

And out of his pocket a biscuit for Jake.

Along comes Bridget who just learned to drive.

She gives Jake a pat and me a high-five.

We’re back from our walk, the mail truck now parks.

I know that it’s there since Jake always barks.

It’s Bill the mailman who never comes late.

Arriving at noon, he opens the gate.

“Here is your mail now for house number three.”

“Does Jake save that bark for when he sees me?”

Questions & Answers

1)    What is the baker’s name?

 The baker’s name is Mike.

2)    Who is Jake?

Jake is a pet dog.

3)    What does the baker give to Jake?

 The baker gives Jake a piece of biscuit.

4)    What did Bridget learn to do?

 Bridget learned to drive.

5)    When does the mail man arrive?

 He arrives at noon.