Hissi at the Beach

And the sea is a deep blue

There will never be

A pet with more glee

Than one that is a Hissi

The Hissi adore beach sand

The best terrain in the land

Its softness and heat

Makes slithering sweet

A joy that just can’t be beat

They travel down to the shore

For ocean fun they adore

Swaying side to side

Over waves they glide

With swimming skills they can’t hide

Their bodies cut through the sea

They dance through water with glee

For serpentine tails

Are better than sails

To weave swift watery trails

Some Hissi like to stay dry

Or have something else to try

So downwards they dig

A burrow not big

A soft den they jury-rig

Others prefer to dig deep

Looking for riches to keep

And keep it in mind

Whatever they find

Is shared with friends who are kind

Hissi have a skill that’s rare

With wings, they take to the air

With the same motion

Used in the ocean

They soar without commotion

Up in the skies they can scout

A sunny place to hang out

Then as if on cue

They’ll gather their crew

For a seaside barbecue

And when a Hissi needs rest

They’ll find a good place to nest

And when they are done

To wrap up the fun

They’ll bask and nap in the sun

So when you go to the beach

And want a friend within reach

Invite a Hissi

And soon you will see

The greatest joy there could be