The Monster and Me

My cold and starving family Wait now in our well hidden post Fearing the worst for me I know While I pursue what we need most Breathing heavy I dart around Keeping all directions in check Sustenance may bare a stiff price If the monster should grab my neck! Look there! That is quite a morsel The monster's so close what a pity But then I knew, I would get through When the big voice said, "Here kitty!" I grab the morsel and off I run Not stopping 'til I'm in our house Once again my family is fed And that's not too bad for a mouse!