Ascent of a Church Mouse

In a church where hymns soar high and free,
A mouse embarked on a daring spree,
Up the stockinged leg, it did dare,
Past the congregation's wide-eyed stare.

The preacher's wife felt a tickle, then a squirm,
Her face turned red, as it rounded a turn,
She jiggled and wiggled trying not to shout,
As the mouse explored, in and out, and about.

"Dear Lord," she prayed, "keep my composure tight,"
While the mouse ascended in silent flight,
A sermon on chastity, unintended yet wise,
Unfolds with a mouse, in disguise.

The congregation gasped, chuckled, then roared,
As the mouse's adventure became church folklore,
A tale of a climb, so bold and so high,
A mouse and a lady, under God's watchful eye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:14 AM
LOL. Another fun frolic Don. :)
Iannone  Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Linda, humor comes and goes in my poetry. I enjoy it when it is present. Thank you. Don
Fisher Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
This is a fun tale, Don. Very believable indeed.
Iannone  Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Hi David, thank you. As I think back, I envisioned the scene in this poem as a country church in late 18th century. Don
Beaufort Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 2:20 PM
That troubling mouse! Too funny! Rodents are interesting to say the least.
Iannone  Avatar
March 17, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Duke, Oh rats! LOL. We share our lives with so many living creatures, many more than we even imagine. Thanks. Don
Lamoureux Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Oh my, that mouse did go rather high, into a cave at the top of her thigh. This gave me a chuckle.
Iannone  Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Richard, the whole purpose of the poem was to get a chuckle. Thank you for reading the poem and leaving this comment.
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