The Mouse With the Hat

he wore a tiny boater hat,
	my mouse who played guitar,
and patrons at the local pub
	cheered, "wow, you've got a star!"
but then some talent-scout came in
	while mouse strummed on the bar …
"because he cannot sing," he groused,
	"he'll never make it far."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Drowley Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations. The mouse has me beat. I don't play the guitar or sing.
Flood Avatar
October 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Hmmm… plays guitar and can’t sing… was his name Ed Sheeran (watch that upset the apple cart). Who needs talent scouts anyway. A fun win, David. Congrats
Bose Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Thanks, Terry. Plays guitar but can't sing perhaps includes any number of "entertainers" nowadays. Thanks again.
Hawley Avatar
October 12, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Great job on a silly little write! Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Bose Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Thanks, Miranda. Your enjoyable topic made made writing this a fun challenge. I appreciate all the time and effort you spend sponsoring contests. Thank you!
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