Poor, pore and pour

Poor is an adjective, normally meaning that the person described has little money. It can also mean not very good.
"This is a poor effort, David!"

A pore, on the other hand, is a tiny opening, normally on skin. It's pores that give you acne! It can also be used as a verb, meaning you're studying something closely.
"Guy pored over his spots to see if any needed squeezing."

Finally, pour means to make flow, normally a liquid.
"Please would you pour the milk?" asked Marge.

Don't forget that the hands and feet of animals are often called paws!

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