Shoulda Seen It Coming

I had placed Reeses cups in a bowl
There to snack anytime- with control
The large family size-
Hubby eyed with surprise
Said restraint was to be his new goal!

But each morning I saw there was less
And I felt that he had to confess
That he snuck some away-
To munch on through the day!
He said NO, and like me, felt some stress!

This went on- and so soon bowl was bare!
I moved on like I just didn't care-
And continued to dust-
Clean inside was a  must
Of a living room cabinet there.

I yelled WOW!- when I saw there inside
All the Reeses a mouse brought to hide!
Dragged them there one by one
Till his project was done!
That field mouse took us both for a ride!

Now, this story I told you is true-
Shoulda known mice all do what they do.
But this feat was extreme
A lone field mouse's dream-
Gave him credit where credit is due!

February 3, 2023

Contest: Shouda Seen It Coming
Sponsor: John Lawless

Syllable Count: 9 and 6
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Merv Hold

February 26, 2023 at 4:25 PM

Next time you cook up a treat, and want to keep them for yourselves to eat, there are two choices with which to roll. Firstly put a lid on the bowl or the second is that, you definitely need a cat. You made a very humorous poem Sandra. I liked it.

Sandra Haight

March 2, 2023 at 6:50 AM

Hi Merv, thanks for visiting and enjoying my poem! Yes, you are right- a lid and a cat would have helped a lot!!! Sandra ;)