Mousies Running Wild

There's a bunch of furry animals
Running around our house
Cats and dogs and ferrets
And even a little mouse!

Now Mom and Dad aren't happy
With mousies running wild
But we sure love our furry friend
He brings us lots of smiles!

He plays a pretty fine fiddle
That big folks cannot hear
Unaware of those happy tunes
Dancing in their ears!

I've named him Happy Herbie
He brings me so much joy
It's hard to think he's really real
He seems like just a toy!

Don't think I want to grow up
And lose this special gift
Seeing things through little eyes
In dreamland I'm adrift!

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 7:40 PM
I love your playful poetry, Jack. These would be great fun read to with children in particular. Happy Herbie, that's cute! "Seeing things through little eyes In dreamland I'm adrift!" Those last two lines are gold! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 9:14 PM
You are so so so kind, my dear sweet Laura!!! Love ya!!! xoxox
Horsman Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:04 AM
brings back many memories does this, Jack. awesome poem.
Ellison Avatar
August 23, 2012 at 6:26 AM
Thanks a bunch, Harry! Unfortunately those days are looooong gone but we still have our memories eh! Cheers, Jack
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