A mountain of a mouse

I am a mountain of a mouse 
casting shadows ‘round the house
seizing with stealth’s ease
the baited traps delicious cheese

for the shadow of my fangs
gives the house cat nervous pangs
and the thought of my long tail
the house-frau’s heart to fail

for the mastery of the light
casting shadows in the night
has them all seeing creatures
with the most horrific features

creeping ‘round the un-lit rooms
darting past the swinging brooms
stopping for a curtain call
as shadow’s slowly fall

the moon bids night adieu
my shadow life is through
no mountains in the house
just the musings of a mouse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rose  Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 3:23 AM
lol this is so creative and well written, it deserves a win for sure, I love it, Congrats !
Caliri Avatar
July 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Dear John, Congrats on placing 10th out of 35 entries for my contest. You are no stranger to winning my contests, so it doesn't surprise me your on my list. Loved your take in this piece, and particular the wistful language of the last stanza, a perfect subtle grand finale.
Crandall Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Good one! That mouse seems like he's got things under control.
Manassian Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM
That's some clever mouse there. Hope he's able to keep living the good life. ;) thanks for the visit to my page.
Greenhough Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 10:12 AM
A nice tribute to the mouse. This was an enjoyable poem.
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