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Otter loves to make cards, usually postcards but sometimes special occasion cards too. This is the Valentine’s Day card he made specially for you. If you’d like to be included in receiving an occasional postcard or special occasion card like this from Otter please subscribe to the blog. He would love to have you join so he will have more friends to make cards for!

A Poem By Otter

Some of the time it’s mischief I enjoy;
it’s just who I am, I’m that kind of boy.
But I try to behave on a few occasions each year;
I see one of those special events is now here.

It’s a great day, I want to do something kind;
what can I make or what will I find?
I decided to go for a walk in the woods;
until I arrived at a tree, and that’s where I stood.

Suddenly something landed on my head;
it was dropped by squirrel, fluffy and red.
The squirrel kept chattering as I searched on the ground;
I wouldn’t give up, until it was found.

Then I saw it, a simple fruit from the pine;
I knew right away it was for my Valentine.
I stuffed it in a pocket and rushed back to my shed;
where I added some sparkles and painted it red.

The pine cone turned into a jewel in the end;
ready to be shared with a very nice friend.
She will be pleased when she sees what I got her;
I might even become her favorite little Otter.

While making the gift I got covered in paint;
but if you think I’m having a bath now, I assure you I ain’t!
There are faster ways to clean up my mess;
as my friend gives me a hug I’ll wipe my hands in her dress.

I must hurry and find her before she gets away;
I need to get this over with so I can go fishing today.
The dock is the best place to begin any search;
because if I can’t find her there, at least I’ll catch perch.

So here you are, I made this specially for you;
sorry about the stains from all that wet paint and glue.
I had little time so making a gift was quite tricky;
all I could do was give you something sticky.

You’re probably thinking I’m such a little pest;
even on days I really try my best.
I make mischief and messes, and can’t help but annoy;
It’s just who I am, I’m that kind of boy!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Otter!