Pikes Peak Cranky Critter Confab

Up in Colorado, in the forests of Pikes Peak A cranky critters conference was held just this week It was led by a mouse, 3 legs, whiskerless & without tail "Against a common foe!" He said "We must Unite! We must prevail!" He hobbled out to the edge of the woods & pointed toward a house In that house, I once lived a good life, a young & healthy mouse Then one day the rancher's wife decided she'd had enough I will say she is a worthy adversary, Mercy she was tough! He looked around at all the critters, weasel, skunk & squirrel & said "I hate to admit it but I was bested by a girl!" Its true, I escaped alive but she got her trophies, too For I left my tail, paws & whiskers stuck there in her glue The squirrel spoke up in a streetwise Brando voice I'll accept the challenge! For this mission, I am the best choice! I know this lady well, having enjoyed seeds & nuts out on her deck I am not afraid of her & will show her we deserve respect So the squirrel plotted & waited until the time was right He saw his chance & took it while in the birds she took delight He scampered up a pine tree & scurried out on to a branch While she was distracted with a phone call & a pretty bird, he seized his chance He took a flying leap, landing square on her blond head Taking great delight in her squeals of surprise & dread He then let loose with a torrent of the defecation sort "That's for all the dead & walking wounded!" was his parting retort The moral of this story, for one there must be Is be mindful of avenging squirrels when you sit beneath a tree