The one who gives ear
when you need one
who harks thoroughly
sans bigotry
Whose mouth in mute
when you want to get loud
who sticks around
no matter what
Never whining
always grinning
Glimmering teeth
impossible to omit
A real friend
I have beside me
Who has been with me
come summer or drizzly
Who has seen my pains and gains
my turmoils and bliss
A bond no one can equate
a beautiful living
Soft pelt I love to stroke
and whose breed I love to grow
Burglars and strangers
are so afraid of his wrath
So never dare step on my friend's toe
for you might just become one of his foes
Ferret? Great poem.