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A Monty Python Experience

Craziest time... Under my sheet Felt something strange... Tickling my feet My wife wasn't there... She had slept at her momma's So I knew it wasn't her... That had crawled up my pajamas I froze for a moment... Lay stiff like a board Then I jumped like a rabbit... When my breath was restored I fell off my bed... Felt a bruise and a bump When I landed hard... On the round of my rump I admit I was a bit frightened... And all the bit scared But I just had to laugh... When I saw what I feared It jumped off of my bed... And it ran through my house What had crawled up my pajamas ... Was a tiny white mouse Craziest Time At The Poetry Contest Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger 7-28-2020

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Gary Radice

Date: 9/1/2020 10:08:00 AM

Better a mouse than a dead parrot. :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/6/2020 2:34:00 PM

So witty, Charlie! I actually thought a python might have gotten into your pajamas. Glad it was just a little white mouse. Your entry has great meter and lots of laughs. Wishing you success in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/5/2020 8:23:00 PM

You really had me going, my friend. I thought, for sure this is a snake... Little White Mouse. Hahaha! lol. Only women screech at these irritants. ~ Big Bad Wolf

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/1/2020 11:32:00 AM

I agree with Jenna , eek, why are woman so scared of mice and men so much fun when they see one. A similar situation happened to me and my husband had to chase it off from the curtain, it took some time, when he caught it, he said oh how cute is this little mouse, and you were scared of it, I went out the door, needless to say but very much alive! Great write Charlie - good luck in the contest! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/31/2020 6:09:00 AM

Eek, Charlie. White, brown, purple...I don't care what color, I don't like mice. I loved Tom's comment, and hope that was the last of such an unpleasant encounter. That was a crazy moment.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/28/2020 11:46:00 PM

G'day charles ... your verse reminded me of a night when I was asleep and a large moth landed on my face, flapping its wings - thank you charles - Lindsay