Ode Little Mousey

Oh, Little Mousey

I know you're still there

Stealing my marshmallows

As if I would not care

You have stolen our cat food,

Dog food and our cornflakes, too

You think you are sneaky,

But we saw you.

With cornflakes in your mouth

Into that hole you did scurry

You were little and gray

And yes, you were furry.

But furry or not,

These snacks aren't for you!

They are for Elizabeth, Jo

And Gabriel, too.

Around my house

On stinky feet you do creep

Looking for something;

Hoping for a treat.

But I am not worried

Oh, no!  I will not fret

'Cause I know in my heart

My kitties will find you yet!

Oh, Little Mousey

You've had a good time

All through our house

Every night you did climb

But your scavenger days

Will soon be done

Because after you

My hungry cats will run

Ask me if I feel

An ounce of regret

And No! I will tell you

Not one little speck!

You decided to ignore

My gentle pleas for relief

You stayed and you snacked

Much to my disbelief

So on little kitties!

Georgie, Little Boy, Dixie and Half-Cat, too

Get up from your slumber

You've got work to do!