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Rip Houdini the Mouse

Several years ago we had a visit from a little mouse He had his own home we didn’t want him in our house He scurried across the floor hoping we didn’t see I said lets set the trap so we could be mouse free The trap was loaded with a little bit of bread Next time we looked no bread and the mouse he had fled So again the trap was loaded with cheese for a little treat The cheese then disappeared and the mouse it did retreat I called the mouse Houdini in honour of the man He was like the escapologist and would get free if he can Again the trap was loaded with a tasty little treat Houdini he would grab it and scurry off to eat By now Houdini was eating us out of house and home I was getting quite fed up he wouldn’t leave us on our own Again the trap was loaded and left by the kitchen door This time poor Houdini didn’t escape and he is with us no more RIP Little Mouse Jan Allison 4th July 2014

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Paul Callus

Date: 7/12/2019 11:51:00 AM

Poor Houdini! Yet I can relate to your ordeal, Jan, and can hear your sigh of relief at having finally got rid of him. This summer twice we had unwelcome visitors playing hide and seek with us, and our cat was not bothered with giving us a helping hand. Luckily we eventually managed to solve the problem. ~ Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 7/12/2019 12:22:00 PM

I can imagine the cat being so lethargic with the heat it wouldn't want to exert the energy to chase the mouse. Glad you have got rid of your 'visitor':-) hugs Jan xx

Vera Duggan

Date: 7/5/2014 7:25:00 PM

Such a wonderful comical poem Jan, in fact we had the same problem a few months back, but I won in the end because I found these wonderful mouse traps, although it breaks my heart to kill these little creatures, it was either us or them, so I chose us, thanks for the lovely read and take care my friend.....Vera.....

Jan Allison
Date: 7/5/2014 7:28:00 PM

Have to admit I left the job to hubby and thankfully since then we have not had any more little visitors. hugs Jan xxx

Peter Dome

Date: 7/5/2014 1:33:00 PM

I'm laughing my head of here Jan, but then I could cry. Poor mouse Houdini why did he have to die. An excellent, such well written piece. those mice sure are smart. Love the story what a hoot. well done. best wishes. Pete.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/5/2014 2:33:00 PM

Its completely true too peter it happened abut 4 years ago. Hugs Jan xxx

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/4/2014 8:45:00 AM

Well, Jan. Poor Houdini had a good life for a while. Sounds like he thought he could get away with anything. I think the thrill of the game brought on his demise. I liked this one and will read more.... Robert.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2014 8:50:00 AM

Thanks Robert for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/4/2014 7:34:00 AM

Hey Good Morning Jan, we've had some tricky mice around here too, so we got a cat, and the cat eats more than the mice, I think they all party together when we go to bed. I loved your story it was so cute. You should put up a blog of all the fart poems, I'll have to go check out peter. :) happy hugs :) ;)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2014 7:37:00 AM

LOL Casarah. Could do with a cat but sadly I'm allergic to their fur :-( hugs as ever Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/4/2014 7:12:00 AM

Poor Houdini :) excellent story Jan....we have a new name (CT Duet).....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2014 7:14:00 AM

Peter Dome wrote a poem about am mouse and inspired me to tell my story... hes also posted a farty poem - its a corker. Will look of for your fab poems hugs as ever Jan xxx