A Mouse You Say

A mouse you say As if to denigrate my worth make of me something small. Knowing nothing of my heart, my will, my daring, my courage. You see me as weak. Have you ever risked all To bring food to your family? Outrun a snarling barn cat? Stealthily snatched the cheese from the springing death of a mouse trap?” You know not the trepidations I wrestle with, feel not the fears I overcome, hear not the song within my soul. And yet you judge me not knowing that I am one helluva mouse. ©5/21/2021 Personification Poem 150 Poetry contest