O, Josephine, my hedgehog queen,
Only you my words would glean
To so respond in poetic form—
Your pedestal above the norm!
Your treasured barbs all so prickly,
Folklore wisdom, hedgehog stickly,
Refresh my soul, delight my heart—
Intrinsic loving messages impart
Such caring, rich complexity
Which mock this humble little ditty;
And then to wit and joy and fun—
You truly are the paragon!
Topped by fabled generosity
Achieved with fabulosity;
You're a blessed pearl I truly treasure
And love with all my heart, full measure!