Mickey Who
Minnie was a moaner
She was always blue,
She had lost all her friends
Although she only had a few.
She moaned about the weather,
Especially when it rained.
She complained about her neighbours,
Who thought she was a pain?
She didn't like animals.
She had never owned a pet.
The price of pet food was daunting,
Without paying for a vet
The birds were too noisy.
She hated fluttering things,
Their feathers dropped out everywhere
Even from their wings
Bird seed and litter boxes,
Dog bones and dirty paws.
She was terrified of foxes,
So she locked herself indoors.
This self-induced isolation
Filled Minnie with sorrow
She would make an effort
To going shopping tomorrow.
She dressed with care,
And put on her best hat,
Then she heard her knocker
Making a rat a tat.
Minnie was surprised
When she opened the door
There stood an old man
Who she had never seen before.
Who are you?
She said in surprise,
As she looked at the old man
Who had a twinkle in his eye
My name is Mick,
He said with a grin
I've come to introduce myself
As I have just moved in,
Moved in where?
I'd like to know.
You don't live here
Would you please go,
I'm going nowhere,
I've just arrived here
I knocked on my neighbours
To say I'm new, not to cause fear
To you, old dear.
By the way, what's your name
I should like to know
I knew a girl who looked like you
Many years ago.
Minnie, Minnie uttered quietly.
Trying to hide a grin
If your surname is not Mr Mouse
I may let you in.
The old man smiled broadly,
No, my name is Mickey Finn,
Not Mickey Mouse
He said with a saucy grin.
Now we are introduced.
In a proper way
Can I escort you to the shops,
It's such a lovely day.
It is indeed said, Minnie,
Straightening her hat
Then perhaps we will share a pot of tea
And a long chat.
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