A Tiny Little Mouse

Observed while on my morning walk – 
A tiny little mouse
Went scampering out in the street,
A plan I’d not espouse.

For he ran willy-nilly
With no destination set,
Approaching several buildings
But no access could he get.

He darted back to whence he came,
A pile of curbside trash,
Then turned around and to
Another building he did dash.

A fellow walker witnessed this
When I said, “Look at that!”
He laughed and answered, New York style,
“At least it’s not a rat!”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kingston Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Watch out for the wharf rats. YIKES, they are the size of rabbits. I was at the South Street Seaport in New York City one day,and saw one. I do feel sorry for your little mouse, He should have a name. The door dash mouse? Cute poem! :)
Krutsinger Avatar
April 5, 2022 at 11:36 AM
"at least it's not a rat" - I relate well. I watched a beautiful mouse eating cat food one day - she was outside, and a gorgeous color and I was fascinated dby her dainty paws.
Leffanta Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 11:51 AM
One of my aunts would have climbed the Empire State Building to avoid it! Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!
Wolf Avatar
March 31, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Aren't the mice in NYC as big as the rats in Chicago though?! ~ Just askin'
Hankins Avatar
March 31, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Ilene, at least you didn't jump upon something nearby and scream. Maybe it was a baby rat! Enjoyed the poem!
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2022 at 2:20 PM
hahaha. I bet this really happened and you were able to make an awesome cute poem on it.
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