A Mouse Came To Our House One Day. Poem by Frank Papaycik

A mouse came to our house One Day.
She nibbled at the base - She disconcerted us.
She had some friends along with her.
We banished them away.

We took them to the Crows Wood.
We opened - Have-A-Heart.
Her friends seized the moment.
They darted - They were away -She stayed.

She wouldn’t leave the trap.
A home to her it seemed.
We took her back - We fixed a house.
Maintained it well she did.

Rarely did we see her - Me more than my Wife.
But Nibbles - as we called her-
Wasn’t camera shy.
She vogued both day and night.

Fish and guests in three days stink.
That’s what dear Ben had said.
But Nibbles stayed for seven years.
Our must delightful guest.

She found a place of safe repose.
She honored us her presence.
And then she went away.
Gently into that Good Night.

She waits now at the Bridge.
We know that when She sees Us,
She’ll welcome us to home.
Come stay with me - Come rest awhile.
I must repay my Hosts.